Mitt didn't say THIS, did he????

[goclark]

I happen to be African American and a friend just sent this to me~

I did a google and it popped up there too.....

"I understand how difficult it can be for an African-American in
today's society. In fact, I can relate to black people very well
indeed. My ancestors once owned slaves, and it is in my lineage to work
closely with the black community. However, just because they were freed over a century ago doesn't mean they can now be freeloaders. They need to be told to work hard, and the incentives just aren't there
for them anymore. When I'm president I plan to work closely with the
black community to bring a sense of pride and work ethic back into view
for them". -Mitt Romney.


http://borningreatbrittani.tumblr.com/post/19801354007/i-understand-how-difficult-it-can-be-for-an

[sadbear]

1. We certainly would have heard this before now

but I could be wrong.

[Happyhippychick]

2. Sounds like something Gingrich said on the trail. It's worth checking in to.

[Lucy Goosey]

3. No, it was satire

But the fact that it's believable enough to gain traction says a lot about how out of touch and gaffe-y Romney is, no?

http://www.snopes.com/politics/romney/blackcommunity.asp

[sinkingfeeling]

4. No, false. Snopes is your friend. See below.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/romney/blackcommunity.asp

[PearliePoo2]

5. Noooo....he didn't...did he???

" However, just because they were freed over a century ago doesn't mean they can now be freeloaders. They need to be told to work hard, and the incentives just aren't there for them anymore. "

Nah...nobody can be THAT stupid and clueless...can they??

[unblock]

6. yes, he didn't actually say that:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/romney/blackcommunity.asp

[goclark]

7. Thanks for Snopes ~ that saved my blood pressure

I'll let my friend know too.

One thing that I do still believe ~ it sure could come out of his mouth -- he was born with a foot in his mouth.

Thanks again
goclark

[uponit7771]

8. No, from a Satire sight but the fact people have to ask brings up his KKKon-ness