Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

riverwalker

(8,694 posts)
Wed Feb 1, 2012, 12:14 PM Feb 2012

$6.25

We all know Romney's family does not believe in serving in the military, nothing wrong with that, unless you are a hawk that fully supports a war that others have to fight. Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq 2, Afghanistan. No Romney has ever served.
In 2007 when asked why his 5 healthy trust fund sons did not fight in the war he supported, he answered with the stupid Winnebago comment, but ALSO that he "personally contributed $25,000 to "various organizations that support military personnel". Keep in mind, Romney makes that much by 10:00 am EVERYDAY in interest.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/08/questions-about-romneys-sons-and-military-service/

By 2007, when he made the statement, nearly 4000 US troops had died in Iraq, not including Afghanistan.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/iraq-casualties.htm

$25,000 divided by 4000 comes to about $6.25.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»$6.25