Mitt Romney on Obama Voters: Entitled Losers!
A secretly recorded video has emerged in which Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney can be heard apparently disparaging voters - specifically those who support President Barack Obama - at a private dinner with donors.
The GOP nominee can be heard (and seen, albeit far away) positing that "47 percent" of Americans do not pay any income taxes, consider themselves victims, feel entitled to handouts and would never even think about voting for him anyway.
"I'll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives," Romney says of Obama's "huge advantage." Take a look below:
Responses to this will likely fall into one of two categories:
- The truth hurts! He's just stating facts! People are such leeches!
- Wow, what an out of touch monster! He hates half the country!
The truth is probably somewhere in between, with the main takeaway being that Mitt's words were not chosen particularly well, especially in this media age.
Whether or not he harbors disdain for 47, 48, 49 percent of the country ... did he learn nothing from Obama's "cling" controversy four and a half years ago?
What do you think of Mitt's remarks, and who are you voting for in 2012? Share your thoughts, opinions and commentary on the campaign with us below...
Shaun White might dominate in the air of winter, but the snow boarder extraordinaire got himself in some trouble early Sunday morning on the grounds of a Nashville hotel.
Here's what allegedly went down:
The Nashville Metro Police Department says cops were called to the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel around 2 a.m. because a clearly drunk White evacuated the facility by pulling the fire alarm. He also reportedly smashed a phone.
When another guest tried to stop The X Games champion from fleeing the scene via taxi, White kicked that individual and sprinted away on foot. Or tried to, at least.
The victim jumped to his feet and tackled White, who slammed his head against a fence.
White - who authorities confirm reeked of alcohol - was taken to a nearby hospital and booked for vandalism and public intoxication. Fortunately for him, the citizen declined to press assault charges.
John Ingle Dies; General Hospital Star Was 84
John Ingle died Sunday at the age of 84.
On Monday, the actor best known for his work on General Hospital was remembered as a "Father, Husband, Grandan, Great Grandan, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Teacher, Inspirer and Mentor" by his family in a touching Facebook post.
"May You Soar with the Angels. You will forever hold a special place in the deepest corners of our hearts," his family wrote, as tributes from his peers poured in.
Frank Valentini, executive producer of the daytime soap, took to Twitter to share thoughts on the passing of the star that brought Edward Quartermaine to life:
"With great sadness, I share the news of John Ingle's passing. We love him and will miss him. John will always be a part of the #GH family."
Ingle made his final appearance on the show just last week. John's wife, Grace-Lynne Martin, passed away in February 2012. They had five children together.
Amanda Bynes: Don't Call Me Lindsay Lohan!
When train wrecks attack: Amanda Bynes is NOT happy that Lindsay Lohan is trash talking her, texting a friend today saying, "I HATE being compared to her."
Amanda has a point, in that she's never been arrested for drugs, chasing people, stealing from a jewelery store or violating the terms of her probation ... a lot.
The same cannot be said of SOME people we know.
Lohan had the audacity to Tweet about Bynes and wonder aloud why she's been to jail and Amanda hasn't. Bynes says they're not friends and LL needs to shut it.
Lindsay, BTW, has been convicted of crimes (plural) and been to jail as a result of violating probation; Amanda was arrested for DUI this year, but has no convictions.
Not yet, at least. Her laundry list of traffic infractions - hit-and-runs (twice), texting and driving, a license suspension - grew again over the weekend.
Bynes' car was impounded Sunday after a bizarre incident in which the actress went at Burbank Airport, parked in a no-parking zone, then just drove off.
The Burbank Airport Police noticed Amanda because of her behavior, shooing her away from the no-parking zone where she was stopped, TMZ reports.
Shortly after, cops noticed Amanda driving aimlessly near the valet area; she then left the airport without going inside. An hour later, she was pulled over.
When police ran her license after that (unspecified) traffic violation, they realized it was suspended and impounded the 26-year-old's car. Probably for the best.
FUN FACT: Lindsay just Tweeted President Obama asking for a tax cut for millionaires; Bynes Tweeted Obama with a request to fire the cop who arrested her in April.
Who's the bigger mess, Lindsay Lohan or Amanda Bynes?
