One of Romney's Yachts flies the Cayman Islands flag.

Prince Of Dorkness
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edited August 2012 in A Moving Train
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And if that wasn't enough... it's called The Cracker Bay.

Interesting that he has a yacht doesn't pay taxes. The video on the link... pretty telling...

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/romney-pa ... D5ZUKOtxq9
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  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    Mitt Romney
    (incorporated in the Cayman Islands)
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Gov. Mitt Romney's campaign toasted its top donors Wednesday aboard a 150-foot yacht flying the flag of the Cayman Islands.

    The floating party, hosted by a Florida developer on his yacht "Cracker Bay," was one of a dozen exclusive events meant to nurture those who have raised more than $1 million for Romney's bid.

    "I think it's ironic they do this aboard a yacht that doesn't even pay its taxes," said a woman who lives aboard a much smaller boat moored at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina.

    Romney's Cayman-based investments have come under fire during the campaign.

    The event, attended by no more than 50 people, along with Romney relatives, including older brother Scott, appeared on no public calendars. ABC News obtained a schedule of the Romney campaign's "Victory Council" and waited dockside to speak with members.
    "It was a really nice event. These are good supporters," said billionaire Wilbur Ross, an energy industry executive.

    I think this yacht belonged to the Florida developer...if so be deal. How many of those A-List celebrities that support the democrats own property outside the US...I'm sure many, many.
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  • Byrnzie
    Byrnzie Posts: 21,037
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    it's called The Cracker Bay.

    :lol:
  • Byrnzie
    Byrnzie Posts: 21,037
    lukin2006 wrote:
    I think this yacht belonged to the Florida developer...if so be deal. How many of those A-List celebrities that support the democrats own property outside the US...I'm sure many, many.

    Not paying any taxes for 10 years = a big deal.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Byrnzie wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    I think this yacht belonged to the Florida developer...if so be deal. How many of those A-List celebrities that support the democrats own property outside the US...I'm sure many, many.

    Not paying any taxes for 10 years = a big deal.

    I'm not commenting about him not paying tax for 10 years...Commented that the yacht is not his.
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  • know1
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    I wish both sides could just drop personal attacks and focus on what their own side will do to fix our issues.
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  • blackredyellow
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    know1 wrote:
    I wish both sides could just drop personal attacks and focus on what their own side will do to fix our issues.

    Unfortunately something tells me that if either side had any real solutions, they would run on those.
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  • mikepegg44
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    Byrnzie wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    I think this yacht belonged to the Florida developer...if so be deal. How many of those A-List celebrities that support the democrats own property outside the US...I'm sure many, many.

    Not paying any taxes for 10 years = a big deal.


    wait, he didn't pay any taxes for 10 years? did I miss something?
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  • know1
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    Byrnzie wrote:
    Not paying any taxes for 10 years = a big deal.

    If it's not illegal, then the "problem" (if you want to call it that) is with the tax laws.

    I think our government has far too much of our money anyway. I heard on the radio this morning that a local entity got a federal grant to try and identify some old graves found in a potter's field.
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  • Zoso
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    I just don't think someone who has several yachts and equestrian horses should be deemed as in touch with the middle class and poor people.. because how could he be.. I know I wouldn't be.
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  • lukin2006
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    Zoso wrote:
    I just don't think someone who has several yachts and equestrian horses should be deemed as in touch with the middle class and poor people.. because how could he be.. I know I wouldn't be.

    Do you really think any of those politicians are in touch with the middle class or poor people? I think its safe to assume they are not.
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  • aerial
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    Zoso wrote:
    I just don't think someone who has several yachts and equestrian horses should be deemed as in touch with the middle class and poor people.. because how could he be.. I know I wouldn't be.

    I wonder how Obama became a Millionaire?
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  • hedonist
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    know1 wrote:
    I wish both sides could just drop personal attacks and focus on what their own side will do to fix our issues.
    pffft.

    Levelheadedness has no place in politics, or in the discussion of them.

    No more of that from you!
  • brianlux
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    hedonist wrote:
    know1 wrote:
    I wish both sides could just drop personal attacks and focus on what their own side will do to fix our issues.
    pffft.

    Levelheadedness has no place in politics, or in the discussion of them.

    No more of that from you!

    :lol: Well, my friend, obviously a little humor does. :lol:
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    This reminds me of the "green" thread.

    I see threads mocking the GOP for not saying things based on facts ... then I see this thread ... then I rub my eyes, shake my head, and go play in the AET for a while.

    :fp:
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  • inlet13
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    :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o


    I heard Obama car uses foreign tires... AND his daughter once waved a french flag in a school project!!!!

    :o:o:o:o:o:o:o :shock:

    :nono:

    :fp:

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  • brianlux
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    inlet13 wrote:
    :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o


    I heard Obama car uses foreign tires... AND his daughter once waved a french flag in a school project!!!!

    :o:o:o:o:o:o:o :shock:

    :nono:

    :fp:

    Can you stop wasting time with nonsense?

    That's "freedom flag" to you, buddy. :lol:
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
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    aerial wrote:
    Zoso wrote:
    I just don't think someone who has several yachts and equestrian horses should be deemed as in touch with the middle class and poor people.. because how could he be.. I know I wouldn't be.

    I wonder how Obama became a Millionaire?

    He made his money writing books. But he also isn't mega-rich. He's rich... Yes. But his net worth is about $11 million. Romeny's is unknown since he's hidden so much of it in foreign tax shelters. But probably close to $750 million.

    And Romeny was born rich.
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
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    Jason P wrote:
    This reminds me of the "green" thread.

    I see threads mocking the GOP for not saying things based on facts ... then I see this thread ... then I rub my eyes, shake my head, and go play in the AET for a while.

    :fp:


    Yeah. Sorry, was in the mood to stir the pot.

    Meh... Got people talking, right?
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  • hedonist
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    brianlux wrote:
    hedonist wrote:
    know1 wrote:
    I wish both sides could just drop personal attacks and focus on what their own side will do to fix our issues.
    pffft.

    Levelheadedness has no place in politics, or in the discussion of them.

    No more of that from you!

    :lol: Well, my friend, obviously a little humor does. :lol:
    Amen to that! I'll take (good) humor over shit-stirring any day ;)

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