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Poll: Should Mitt Romney Release His Tax Returns Dating Back to 2000?

President Obama's IRS filings since 2000 are a public record, but former Republican Gov. Mitt Romney has disclosed only one.

Pressure is mounting on occasional La Jolla resident Mitt Romney to reveal more of his tax returns. His presidential rival, Barack Obama, has made public his filings dating back to 2000. But Republican Romney has disclosed one year: 2010. Even if he has nothing to hide, should Romney give up his privacy rights? Or should he meet a higher standard of disclosure as a candidate for the highest office?

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Things I Learned July 25, 2012 at 07:47 pm
This is why we need to see Mitt Romney's tax return.
Robert Paulson July 25, 2012 at 07:58 pm
Komfort -You are a sick joke. I didn't eat what ever it is that you think I ate on the asthma item. As I mentioned, the whole thing was decided long before Obama became president and it was signed by Ronnie (seen one redwood tree, seen them all) Raygun. And asking American Thinker for clarification is like asking for clearance to land in the fog. The American Thinker is a radical right wing hate platform for the likes of Ann Coulter and Michael (Weiner) Savage, Pamela Geller and Mark Levin. It's just another source for the relentless hate directed at President Obama. They will say and do anything to attempt to destroy him. Not much credibility there.
Komfort July 25, 2012 at 08:08 pm
Speaking of turn offs.
Robert you did not read links did you? Like Russia, we can opt the "breathalyzer" out of the treaty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxxxGUeZtno
Things I Learned July 25, 2012 at 08:26 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFKifpMtlNs
Mary July 25, 2012 at 09:24 pm
Komfort -
So you think MY ATF memo deception took the gold? The ATF memo is still available for anyone to read and is still dated 2009. http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2008/08/081508-atf-us-mexico-etrace-initiative.html I thought you wrote them and told them of their mistake and to take it down. Looks like they don’t listen to you either. At least I had a link and explanation as to why I thought it was the Obama Administration. What is your excuse?
Things I Learned July 25, 2012 at 09:40 pm
I thought it was just more homophobic h8 speech.
Things I Learned July 25, 2012 at 09:42 pm
http://lamesa.patch.com/articles/poll-should-mitt-romney-release-his-tax-returns-dating-back-until-2000#comment_4111951
Komfort July 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Mary said, " I have told you that I read the ATF Press Release and assumed the date published was correct."
Komfort had already reported, " The link ATF link has a press release date of Aug 15, 2009, that is not the day the memo was created. It was created August 18, 2008. If you had bothered to read it impartially, this would have stuck out like a sore thumb. "As the primary federal law enforcement agency that investigates violent crime and regulates commerce in firearms and explosives, ATF launched Project Gunrunner to stem the illegal flow of firearms into Mexico and to reduce gun-related violence on the U.S.-Mexico border by partnering with appropriate authorities who are experts in their jurisdictions,” said Michael J. Sullivan, acting director of ATF." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Sullivan_(U.S._Attorney) He worked for Bush. Since Obama has no similar memo,is he more radical,when it comes to our partners to the south, than Bush?"" Here is the first thread where Mary was deceitful: http://lamesa.patch.com/articles/poll-could-watergate-be-uncovered-again-given-cuts-in-journalism?logout=true The thread we are on is Mary's second deceitful thread, as I watch her squirm thru such a terrible explanation. Paulson was looking for honesty and his choices are me admitting my evidence needed better sourcing and you saying you read a memo that quoted Bush's ATF director but attributed it to Obama.
Mary July 26, 2012 at 01:11 am
@Komfort - You are one sick puppy! Only you would think my explanation was deceitful or that I was squirming.
http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2008/08/081508-atf-us-mexico-etrace-initiative.html is an ATF memo. Are you trying to say I wrote it, posted it or I intentionally dated it incorrectly? The memo is still available to be read at the above official ATF link and the date on it is still 2009. I found that memo, read the date, and said 2009 was during President Obama’s time in office. The fact that you delved into it further and discovered it was not dated correctly doesn’t change the fact that it was. and still is, available with the date of 2009. I had no reason to believe the date was incorrect. Your attempt to slander me is pathetic and points out your inability to reason.
Things I Learned July 26, 2012 at 01:18 am
http://lamesa.patch.com/articles/poll-should-mitt-romney-release-his-tax-returns-dating-back-until-2000#comment_4115427
Komfort July 26, 2012 at 02:00 am
@liar
You made this statement as if the substance of your ATF link supported it as factual: "Mary 12:10 am on Friday, June 22, 2012 Komfort -Yes, I agree that Holder and President Obama new about “gun walking” in 2009. They were talking about Operation Wide Receiver and how no arrests were made under the Bush Administration. The Obama Administration signeda formal agreement with Mexico in August 2009 called Project Gunrunner to go after the illegal activity uncovered in Operation Wide Receiver. http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2008/08/081508-atf-us-mexico-etrace-initiative.html Formal Declaration Between U.S., Mexico Governors To Use ATF Project Gunrunner, eTrace Investigative Tool dated August 15, 2009" Now your defense is that you only looked at the date. Nice admission. I will no longer be taking research advice from you as your credibility as sunk to an all time low. I probably could have found something to offset cankles, but I can't negotiate the other two turn offs. This will be my last communication with you. I will continue to point out your flaws and I won't "flag" you when you get hysterical and scream racist or some other derogatory slur. There can be no dialog with a phony.
Batman July 26, 2012 at 02:47 am
Tax returns or no tax returns there is no question who to vote for.
Mr. Obama and his gang are desciples of Saul Alinsky, author of "Rules for Radicals" - the handbook on destroying societies and governments. Mr. Alinsky's mentor and hero was mafia hit man Frank Nitti of the Al Capone gang. Alinskyism is a religion, a dark religion. And, Mr. Alinsky dedicated his book to... you find out for yourself. You won't belive it if I tell you. Mr. Romney is a Mormon. Now I have no interest in joining the Mormon religion, a little too much hocus pocus for me, but I will say all the Mormons I've dealt with are honest, decent people. You can't go wrong with a Mormon.
Michelle Mowad (Editor) July 26, 2012 at 02:52 am
Please remember to play nice on Patch. Thank you.
Robert Paulson July 26, 2012 at 03:05 am
Batman, You're going to feel right at home here. This blog is populated with radical right wing nut cases.
Robert Paulson July 26, 2012 at 03:19 am
Komfort, don't be so hard on yourself. You say," There can be no dialog with a phony". Why cut yourself off from communications with yourself and all of the other radical right wing phonies that populate this blog. Poor Batman! He just arrived and already you won't talk to him. What's he to think? And what about Kevin and TIL. Man, you're hard. Lighten up.
Mary July 26, 2012 at 02:47 pm
@Komfort -
Thank You! Thank You! I am so glad you will not communicated with me any longer. I’m amazed that you think my belief that you are a racist is a “disparaging slur“ because I’m not showing or expressing disapproval or contempt, I am stating a fact. The hatred you exhibit is truly an indication of someone unable to cope with the reality that somebody other than a Caucasian is the President of the United States. P.S. Does this mean you are not going to continue your search for the truth regarding Leadership Stipends? Or does it mean when you find out that even the State of Illinois did not consider it salary, you won't share that information with the rest of us?
Things I Learned July 26, 2012 at 02:53 pm
Beliefs are facts.
Komfort July 26, 2012 at 04:08 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okq4xmlMOgA
Michael Ecklund July 26, 2012 at 07:33 pm
Robert Paulson: If the right are all nut cases, then what does that make the left?
Michael Ecklund July 26, 2012 at 07:37 pm
Mary, Did it ever cross your mind that youuuu could be the sick puppy???
Robert Paulson July 26, 2012 at 08:36 pm
Ecklund, you're such a dolt. I didn't say "all", I said. "This blog is populated with radical right wing nut cases." Since you asked, most on the left are more rational, realistic, humane, compassionate, peace loving, cognitive, judicious, considerate, ethical, principled, honorable, trustworthy, sapient, insightful and honest. Get the picture?
Kevin George July 26, 2012 at 09:57 pm
Robert, I'm sure I am one of those "radical right wing nut cases" you're talking about but I agree with you about Michael.
I am ashamed to be perceived as being on his side of the ball. Now please join us in not feeding the troll,( although he is easy pickin's) thanks.
Jimmy Sanders July 26, 2012 at 10:51 pm
The Devil you say!
Michael Ecklund July 27, 2012 at 01:57 pm
Robert Paulson, My but we are self righteous aren't we.Thats what is wrong with the lot of you. You all have the answer and it gets you no where. Whatever I am, its not like you. One more thing you are not what you just put on this comment, your writtings prove that.
Michael Ecklund July 27, 2012 at 02:00 pm
Kevin George: Don't you have a meeting to go to or somthing? You put it down you are ashamed. You should be ashamed.
Batman July 27, 2012 at 02:10 pm
This is not about right or left. I'm not accusing Obama of being a liberal. Romney is a liberal, Obama is an Alinsky radical. Alisky's book calls for the total, complete destruction of American society, both conservative AND liberal.
Michael Ecklund July 27, 2012 at 09:29 pm
Batman: You hit it on the head. That's what Obama is doing and well keep doing until we get rid of him.
LG Joe August 17, 2012 at 02:03 am
Any moron that believes God "lives on the planet of Kolob" should not only have to release tax returns but mental health records also. Romney is in a cult.
Komfort August 17, 2012 at 02:33 am
Congress now counts 15 Mormon members, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, according to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. That means the 2% of the country that’s Mormon is slightly overrepresented on Capitol Hill.
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/12/hfr-with-or-without-romney-d-c-a-surprising-mormon-stronghold/
Ron Selkovitch August 17, 2012 at 04:34 am
Refresh my memory. Where exactly does God live?

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