Redford on Romney's Mormonism
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I'm not fan of Mitt Romney, but I'd like to think it's based on doubts about his individual character (dog on the roof, flip flopping) not his religion. In contrast, for Robert Redford it seems to be all about Romney's religion. From the Boston Herald:
Hollywood heavy Robert Redford may be from Utah, but that doesn't mean he's supporting his neighbor Mitt Romney's bid for the White House!
"Forget it. Now that's a faceless,methodic jerk," the silver-screen legend told the Track, shaking his head. "Remember, he's from the missionary thought, and when you're a missionary, nothing fazes you."
From the Washington Times:
Mr. Redford may be staying out of the presidential race, but he makes some highly provocative comments about Republican Mitt Romney, based on his many years among the Mormons of Utah.
"They are very adept at not being fazed and speaking fluently and gracefully. Why? Because every single male who's a Mormon goes on a mission for two years when they're 19 or 20," he says. "They learn how to deflect blows and stay on message. No wonder Utah is the place that all these Republican senators go. It's perfect. So when you see Mitt Romney, he's already been practicing how to deflect blows and stay on message. But it's plastic."
If Redford had said anything remotely that bigoted about a candidate who was, say, Jewish, gay, or black, Hollywood would be screaming for his head. But when you're a liberal icon, I guess it's okay to be a bigot, as long as you chose the right targets.
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