Clintonian parsing

We have just recently learned that the word saw can have multiple meanings for the word "saw" This knowledge came from Presidential candidate Mitt Romney (R-Massachusetts). It turns out that the word can have a metaphorical meaning as well.

He wanted us to believe that his father, George Romney marched with Martin Luther King in the 1960s. As it turns out, this is simply untrue. It is true that George Romney had excellent civil rights credentials. But the idea that he marched with King is just a plain exaggeration. And it's insulting to the people who literally (and not just figuratively marched with Dr. King.

Perhaps this wouldn't be such a big deal if Romney didn't have a reputation for saying whatever he thinks he needs to at the moment. He has flip flopped on big issues like abortion and gay rights. And he also overstated his support from the NRA when he said the organization had endorsed him. The group did no such thing.

The only good thing about this is it takes place during the Christmas holidays when alot of people aren't paying attention to politics. Hopefully for Romney's sake, this pattern will not derail his chances at the White House.