FLASHPOINT for Aug 16, 2007

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 | 7:01 a.m.

Did you see where ex-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is dropping some of his massive holdings so certain investments can't be used against him in his campaign? This from The Washington Post: "Among them were investments in gaming companies, including Ameristar Casinos and Harrah's Entertainment. Romney has been eager to present himself as the most socially conservative candidate in the field, decrying what he has said is the debasement of the culture." Is the Post implying - or worse yet, is Romney? - that gaming debases the culture? Has the newspaper reporter or the presidential hopeful ever been to the Strip? Have they seen the topless revues, the ersatz Eiffel Tower, the blue-hairs at the slots? This is an outrage.

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