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maddezmom

(135,060 posts)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 03:32 PM Jul 2012

Romney’s Not-So-Secret Meeting With MI6

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“I appreciated the insights and perspectives of the leaders of the government here and opposition here as well as the head of MI6,” Mr. Romney told reporters Thursday. “We discussed Syria and the hope for a more peaceful future for that country.”

But MI6 chief Sir John Sawers’s meetings are often conducted quietly, and afterwards, neither MI6 or the Romney campaign would confirm or deny the meeting.

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The meeting with the MI6 chief wasn’t disclosed in the list of scheduled visits released to the press and only came to light after the Republican presidential hopeful mentioned it in a brief press conference outside of 10 Downing Street.

After Mr. Romney mentioned the meeting, his campaign declined to discuss it further. “The governor expressed who he met with today,” said a senior adviser who is traveling with Mr. Romney.


http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/07/26/romneys-not-so-secret-meeting-with-mi6/


Daily Mail Political Editor:
Romney blunders again by revealing he's had (supposedly) top secret briefing by John Sawers, MI6 boss. Do we have a new Dubya on our hands?
— @jameschappers

Another verdict from one Romney meeting: 'Apparently devoid of charm, warmth, humour or sincerity' #romneyshambles #mitthitsthefan
— @jameschappers


http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/07/26/1113940/-Romney-s-very-bad-London-trip

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Romney’s Not-So-Secret Meeting With MI6 (Original Post) maddezmom Jul 2012 OP
Doesn't Mitt know you can't make friends with the M16? Blue Owl Jul 2012 #1
What the hell is a non-elected citizen doing meeting with MI6? Lint Head Jul 2012 #2
Way to go, Governor Blabbermouth catbyte Jul 2012 #3

catbyte

(34,402 posts)
3. Way to go, Governor Blabbermouth
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 03:52 PM
Jul 2012

In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny, "What a maroon..."







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