Check out these brave people who’ve responded to Mitt Romney’s comment that 47% of Americans think of themselves as “victims” and will never “take responsibility for their lives.” Then go ahead and vote for your favorite response by clicking on the “like” button beneath each video!
1) “Mr. Romney… I take responsibility for my children, my grandchildren, and my great-children, and have done that for more than sixty years.”
Submitted by DeEtte B.W. from Moltnomah, Oregon. Upvote her response:
2) “We’ve paid millions in taxes. Moochers? I don’t think so. Let’s be frank: that hidden video proves Romney’s secret disdain for the military, seniors, kids, and even you folks thinking of voting for him.”
Submitted by Cynthia G. Upvote her response:
3) “I was born without arms… but these are circumstances beyond my control.”
Submitted by Susan B. Upvote her response:
4) “I am a full-time grad school student at UCSD studying to become a teacher for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.”
Submitted by Regina N. Upvote her response:
5) “Mitt, the wife and I live a very modest lifestyle in our little California bungalow.”
Submitted by Bob K. Upvote his response:
6) “Growing up, my family was part of Mitt Romney’s 47%.”
Submitted by Marlene W. Upvote her response:
7) “I immigrated to this country with my parents as a Soviet refugee to escape persecution. We all became proud U.S. citizens.”
Submitted by Julia K. Upvote her response:
9) “I served my country as a helicopter ambulance pilot in Vietnam…”
Submitted by Granville A. Upvote his response:
10) “I guess that makes me part of the 47% that Governor Romney really doesn’t care about.”
Submitted by Trudy D. Upvote her response:
11) “I pay my taxes, I work to give my students a good-quality education…”
Submitted by Julie R. Upvote her response:
12) “… He’s not a victim. He’s my hero.”
Submitted by Donna & Bruce S. from Forest, Virginia. Upvote their response:
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