Mitt Romney Condradicts Himself on Blind Trust

Mitt Romney, in 1994, said 'The blind trust is an age-old ruse. You give a blind trust rules. You can say to a blind trust, don't invest in properties which would be in conflict of interest or where the seller might think they're going to get an advantage from me.' " [Boston Globe, 10/19/1994] and "'It's a conflict of interest pure and simple - and it's wrong for a U.S. senator,' said Romney. 'The fact that it's a blind trust does not hide it.' [Boston Herald. 10/19/1994] and "'A United States senator has an obligation to tell its blind trust what it cannot and can invest in,' Romney said." [The Associated Press, October 18, 1994].

But, when confronted in August of 2007 about his investments in embryonic stem cell research and his significant stake in Iranian oil and gas interests, he said, "I did not direct any of my investments nor did I know of those investments," [Washington Post, 8/15/2007] and "The trustee of the blind trust has said publicly that he will endeavor to make my investments conform to my positions and I have confidence that he will do that well," [The Associated Press, 8/15/2007].

Romney calls frequently on state pensions to divest from Iran. His personal financial disclosure, however, reveals that he has up to $250,000 invested in Gazprom and $100,000 invested in Sinopec, both of which conduct multi-billion dollar oils deals with Iran.

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[Sherlyjames]

Your such a liar Mitt... a true sociopath.

See you-tube "Mitt Romney condridicts himself on blind trust".

Run romney out-- this man is unfit to be president.

[swankrecords]

Romney's campaign is blowing up in his face.

[Bally Balldez]

Once a liar always a liar. Most of Romney's tax deductions are tithing to the Mormon church where he was once a bishop.

Release your taxes you rich piece of shit.

[Bob F]

I hope the Obama team is taking notes for ads come late summer. This flip is a doozy, and average Americans don't much like wealthy citizens of this country using offshore accounts to hide their money so they won't have to pay what they owe. Git'er done Obama, take this clown down for good.

[lightforhope]

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[1integrity]

Romney contradicts himself in the debate tonight as here in his own words he reveals how vile despicable he can be as he lied to the public once again telling us "blind trusts" are his coverup for his ruthless abominable attacks on NEWT! I would NEVER vote for such a man no more than I could vote for obama or John Kerry if they had an "R" next to their name !! PERIOD!

[RebelRoss0587]

Wow, someone changed their mind...I can't believe it. Give me a break and please stop slandering Mitt Romney.

[Penny Murdock]

Sherlyjames,

FYI Your POV is not one that dominates others!

YES MITT for VICE PRESIDENT!

[Sherlyjames]

your one sick wacked out flipper... GMaOulaw it has been almost 3 months since anyone has posted on the loser Mitter.... and the you start contacting... you must be drunk... what happened went on a binge when the NO MITT petition came out. Sober up! and stop trying to pick fights.... like the Romneys all you can do is pick a fight with women and kids... coward.

[Sherlyjames]

GMaOutlaw is drunk and sending people

[Penny Murdock]

Sherlyjames,

"Drunk" ROFL you so Funny!

He still may be Vice President!

YES Romney!