My Fellow Americans,
It is with sadness that I concede the election to President Obama. He fought a good campaign and, while I thought I had a chance, the people of this country have spoken.
Unfortunately, it was those 47 percent who I told you about that really did the speaking. The victims, the whiners, those that want a handout, and those who just can’t take responsibility for their lives, are the ones I have to blame. But, in all fairness, I need to shoulder some of the reason why I lost. In the end, I got caught up in lies — lies about the auto industry sending jobs to China, lies about President Obama not reaching out across the aisle to work toward common ground. After all, it was the Republicans who pledged that they would oppose everything President Obama would try to do to move our country out of the tremendous economic disaster that George Bush left him with, including a strong jobs bill. I even said that if the auto industry gets a bailout you can kiss the automotive industry goodbye. President Obama was right, and I was wrong. There, I said it.
To his credit, President Obama has accomplished a great deal in the last four years, given the obstruction the Republicans have consistently inflicted on him.
I can now step back and see that the country is better off with me out of the way. I would have given tax breaks to the wealthiest in the country; taken away health care for millions of uninsured individuals and families in need; eliminated Planned Parenthood — that I’m now told does much more than just provide abortions — dismantled FEMA; and would have put an end to Big Bird. As for my tax plan, I didn’t have a “real” one, and the one I did propose never pencilled out, except to give my rich friends more loopholes and create more of a burden on the middle class’ just as President Obama said it would.
As for my positions on foreign policy, you could see from the debates, that I was clearly in over my head in all of that. I even said that Syria was Iran’s route to the sea, when, in fact, Iran has direct access to international waters through their large coastline on the Gulf, and they’re not even a neighbour to Syria.
You already know my thoughts on taking out Osama bin Laden. To tell you the truth, I was really afraid of that guy. I thought if I said anything to upset bin Laden, he would have gone after me and my family. I wouldn’t risk the wealth I’ve built up for going after him. It just wouldn’t make sense. Plus, if I was in a position to act, I would have asked for Pakistan’s permission — talk about letting the cat out of the bag. So, again, you are fortunate to have someone as strong as President Obama as Commander-In-Chief to have made that tough decision that really will keep America safe.
I also want to say that I really took a cheap shot at President Obama when I questioned his response to the terrorist attack on the diplomatic post in Libya that took American lives, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. I was trying to capitalize on a horrific act, and was rightly chastised by Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal and Senator John Sununu. I was wrong, and I’m sorry.
Immigration reform is another weak point for me. I would have vetoed the DREAM Act and would prefer having illegal immigrants “self-deport.” It turns out that those positions are rather ridiculous, and was reflected in my poor showing with Hispanic voters. Again, President Obama, along with one of the original authors, Republican Senator Orrin Hatch, can work together on this. It would be nice to see the president’s new friend, Governor Chris Christie, contribute to this, as well.
I have tried to set out a very different view on how to strengthen our economy. I would have wanted to build it again from the top down. Plus, I would have brought back some of the same economists that George Bush used to get us into this mess. As you can see, the economy is steadily growing, unemployment is down, the housing market is again on the rise, and the automobile industry is thriving again. To be candid, I would have taken credit for the good work President Obama has done to achieve that.
My fellow Americans, as I leave you tonight, I want you to know that Ann and I will be fine. Even with all of the money we have spent on this election, we still have a considerable nest egg to fall back on, plus my modest income from Bain Capital. You may see us from time-to-time in one of our many houses, or perhaps in the Cayman Islands.
My congratulations to President Obama in his victory. Please support him in these next four years as best you can, he deserves it. America has spoken. Good night.
Tim Outman grew up in California and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with degrees in both sociology and rhetoric. He attended law school in Washington, D.C., while serving as a legislative assistant to Congressman George Miller, (D-California). He worked for Congressman Miller for nine years before becoming the legislative director for the California Children’s Lobby. Leaving the public policy world for a several years, Tim received a Master’s in Fine Arts in Sculpture from the University of Oregon, and went on to teach at the Lane Community College. Tim has returned to policy work, and is now a policy planner and air-quality specialist for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
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P.S. A personal addition to provide a more complete list. Self deportation.
Making the lives of the millions who have contributed to the success of this nation for decades so miserable that they would abandon their homes and jobs returning to a land
they in most cases know little or nothing about. Opposing the Dream Act deporting young people brought here as infants, who have never had a homeland other than the USA
was inappropriate.
The lie about President Obama removing the work requirement from welfare not only hurt
but humiliated millions. Denying insured contraception to women brought the wrath of young single women against me. Denial of Global Warming and poking fun at the President for his determination to protect our planet for future generations too was a huge mistake.
I also lied about the 716 billion being stolen out of Medicare to pay for Obama Care.
I failed to give the average American credit for the intelligence to see through my deception and lies. As for my offshore accounts that make huge profits for me but result in tax free returns that do nothing to help the US economy has and always will be unamerican. Last but not least I refused to disclose my Tax returns because I often paid significantly less tax than the 14% in the two years I disclosed. Some of my fellow republicans in denial of scientific facts and taking the most preposterous, irresponsible positions did nothing to help my cause. Denial of Evolution and total disrespect for humanity hurt our chances at electoral success. Forcing Rape Victims to bear the resulting children is unconscionable but supported by my party and running mate.
If you got to know me you would find that I am a decent family loving man. My wealth may be the result of unscrupulous business practices but deep down I care for my fellow man.
The candidate you got to know is far from my personal conduct throughout my life.
Quite frankly I was embarrassed by many of the position forced upon me by an out of touch Republican establishment, but I had to tow the party line. I almost choked on some of the positions and outrageous lies I represented. I found it offensive but necessary to paint a decent caring President as less than the wonderful human being he truly is. The racist rhetoric of my surrogates often made me cringe and ashamed of my party. As for the 47 percent, many of whom hold two or three jobs to support their loving families, were rightly offended by my opprobrious comments. Becoming President became an obsession that forced me to take disgusting positions of which I am most ashamed. I am embarrassed by how many of you voted for the outrageous position I represented but I am grateful that in the end the majority of you made the right decision in choosing President Obama over me and my party. I learned that Americans respect and demand integrity of which I was incapable. The hundreds of millions poured into my campaign, for who knows what promises, proved to be unfruitful in buying electoral victory. I applaud the wisdom you displayed in choosing President Obama for a second term. I ask you to pray for his continued determination to continue his success in leading this nation and the world in the right direction for the next four years.
History will forget me and my platform but will remember the President as one of the greatest Americans and one of the greatest Presidents this nation has ever had.
Taking a stand against the extreme right on their racist uncivilized positions
would have garnered support from moderate independents, perhaps in sufficient numbers
to win the election. The red-necks would have still voted Republican even if they had to hold their nose and the civilised on the other side may have recognised my humanity
in sufficient numbers to pull out a victory. Catering to the extremists and not standing up for my true beliefs and perhaps my inability to communicate well with those in real need of support and hand up, hurt my goals. Accusing the hard working of, looking for a handout, while pampering the wealthiest certainly cost me the election. Flip flopping and ever changing positions on issues of significance to women, the middle class and struggling poor along with those of alternate lifestyle certainly became my Achilles heel. Health care, education and jobs are the life blood of a nation and Republicans stood on the wrong side of history on these critical issues. In all honesty Obama earned the support of the majority of voters and in retrospect I realize I would have trouble supporting someone voicing opinions and positions I and my fellow Republicans took.
May God bless you, the President and the United States of America.
I must confess! Romney looks like an angel compared to Trump! As bad as things seem some days, things can always get worse.
