Lying Lies from a Lying Liar: Romney Deliberately Misquotes President Obama

Remember when Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's ad claimed President Barack Obama said this?

If we keep talking about the economy, we're going to lose.

Romney defended the use of the deliberate misquote.

Here's what Obama actually said:

Senator McCain's campaign actually said, and I quote, "If we keep talking about the economy, we're going to lose."

Here are Obama's words both in and out of context:

What does it mean when a Presidential candidate deliberate engages in lies and deception in his speeches and campaign literature and then squeals like a pig when his opponent strikes back.

Lack of backbone? Maybe. Since of privilege? Certainly. Asshat credentials? You betcha.

Source

Mehta, Seema, and Memoli, Michael A. (2011, 23 November). Mitt Romney defense use of Obama quote in campaign ad. Los Angeles Times.