Ann Romney Says She Doesn’t Feel Wealthy, Feels “Poor In Spirit”

Everyone comes to this earth with different challenges and different opportunities, how dare anyone judge them for the success they've had in this life, and good for them for understanding what's important in this life. They are good people, and the news spins it the other way as usual.

Yes, she really can identify with all those impoverished people at the bottom of the dung heap who make only a few million dollars a year!

Is she trying to say that spiritually she is bankrupt?

Being poor in spirit is the opposite of pride or self-conceit. To be poor in spirit is to feel yourselves as the spiritually needy, ever dependent upon the Lord for His blessings. Have you never read the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5? I'm sure the Romneys are thankful for the worldly riches they have, but they recognize…as Ann said…that it could all be gone overnight, and they know they are dependent on God. They recognize that the true wealth in life is our families, our faith, the things that are with us always.

No, not spiritually bankrupt. Just recognizing that she is spiritually dependent on God, as we all truly are.

Ann Romney is a gracious beautiful woman and for the Inquistir to imply different is just usual liberal blah blah!

and your comment is the usual ignorant blah blah blah!

She's poor in spirit because she knows that all that money can never take her disease away. Poor, poor Ann…she had to get a terrible disease to see the real truth about life. At least she's human.

I am not an absolute Mitt fan, but just happened to hear this and I do not think the writer of this article did, or chose to hear it differently than I.Seems there is a lot of this going around now a days. I did not know this woman is a breast cancer survivor and has MS. I cannot remember the exact words, but I took her to mean that the fact she is a survivor is more important than how much money one has or does not have, that it is not the money that makes one feel rich I have known rich and poor who survived illnesses and all pretty much think the same. I do not vote for the wives of candidates but I think a breast cancer survivor with MS who is in turn helping other with such , with funding and her efforts is to be respected, not dumped on for being rich. Who out there does not think their wealth is with the friends, family and faith they have, and what in God's name is wrong with that? Where does this hate come from?

They are poor in spirit because Mitt has destroyed many companies that his company took over and took all the cash out of them and then he dissolved the companies and put thousands out of work. I would call those type of actions morally and spiritually bankrupt. Wouldn't you? So much for the rich "job creators"…

Well all the money in the world can't buy good health. Sounds to me like she knows where her true wealth is in her lovely family. I think she is a beautiful person and will make a fantastic First Lady! She knows where her true Blessings come from. Our Lord Jesus Christ.

I appreciate all comments below…truly, but I think someone can indeed be poor in spirit, and, in fact, plenty of wealthy people are poor in spirit (her comment about knowing what is important in life indicates that she ISN'T poor in spirit, which in turn indicates she is spinning rhetoric to combat the tax issues generated by Romney's tax shelters). However, saying such a thing during one of the most grueling economic times in recent history indicates a complete disconnect. She has nothing to worry about financially, period. The fact that she doesn't feel wealthy indicates a complete lack of gratitude for what she does have…if she was grateful for what she had she would UNDERSTAND it was unique…if she understood this, she could connect to 99% who don't have that…even someone who makes 100/hr is poor relative to her and struggles to continue working in the face of mounting living expenses. Unbelievable how disconnected and UNAWARE she actually is.

PUULLEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZ We have all had our crosses to bear….she is just fortunate enough to have had a lot of money and good healthcare insurance to see her through her burdens. She has never had to worry about paying a medical bill that came in the mail as many other people have had to endure.

All the money in the world won't make them "rich in spirit". That only comes of giving of yourself and attempting to treat all beings on the planet with love and equality. You folks that love the bible are deluding yourselves.

Wish she could feel what it's like to be poor in REALITY.

grasping at straws….

MaryLou. Obama's policies have lost more jobs than he's created He is a disaster for this country .

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? In Matt. 13:44 Jesus tells this parable, “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.” To be poor in spirit is to realize that nothing we have is worth more than the kingdom of God. Knowing this, we become willing to part with anything we have if it hinders us from receiving the kingdom. This is why Jesus said, “No one of you can be my disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.” (Luke 14:33).

our blessings come from the personal epiphany that all is to be grateful for. that all can fall apart and in the end our joy comes from understanding heaven is not something to seek in the after life but something on earth

I have a better understanding of "poor in spirit" and really she could be poor in spirit if she were able to get rid of all her money. I realize it does not necessitate that. I just think it is important to recognize she is very lucky and convey that to the masses.

Marylou Malone Sundt That's an old drum that's been beat to death.

Is this b!$*% crazy lol I totally agree with u n I'm sure she would trade some of those friends n fam to keep her fortune….poor I spirit is 2 total different things when u make $8/hr s her $250million…..smh ery disconnected!!!!

Karen Witkowski What a horrible thing to wish upon someone….I love that we live in a country that allows for people to do ANYTHING and ACHIEVE anything they want in this life, and I love being able to live in a country that allows for people like you to use your free speech to say you wish they could really be poor, and I especially love living in a country where I have the ability to freely tell you in this public forum how wrong and toxic your rhetoric is and it scares me to think there are people who wish for the misfortune of others.

Man v key is sticking today lol that should be *vs n very

Jd Fuller Why is being poor a horrible thing to wish on someone??? And I think your rhetoric is very toxic. It is obviously not REALITY.

Jill Alden dude, you've gotta be a wealth redistribution banner waving liberal with that kind of attitude.

Wishing someone who earned a living and accumulated wealth to then turn around and lose it all so they "could feel what it's like to be poor in REALITY" is yes indeed as I had originally said, toxic and I should add, pretty ridiculous. That type of thought leads to the theory of redistribution of wealth, which is a load of crock.

To wish someone stay poor is in fact a horrible thing, why, because we should never stay in one state of being, we should always try to progress and refrain from being stagnant, do better, reach farther, take our current state and make it better. Be a good steward of our life and situation.

“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin

“To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers, have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to everyone the free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it.” — Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph Milligan, April 6, 1816

Karen Witkowski …I truly agree…I am 64, lost my job of 8 years because I don't fit in anymore, can get SS, but that don't amount to diddly and she is talking about anything but REALITY. I am living REALITY, if I pay the electric bill, will I be able to eat the rest of the month, NOW THAT IS REALITY!!!!!!!!!

I invite / challenge these jerks to enjoy a welfare Christmas – not one day then home to enjoy their dinner by the fire – but endure several – then talk about poor in spirit.

Jill Alden
Wishing someone who earned a living and accumulated wealth to then turn around and lose it all so they "could feel what it's like to be poor in REALITY" is yes indeed as I had originally said, toxic and I should add, pretty ridiculous. That type of thought leads to the theory of redistribution of wealth.

To wish someone stay poor is in fact a horrible thing, why, because we should never stay in one state of being, we should always try to progress and refrain from being stagnant, do better, reach farther, take our current state and make it better. Be a good steward of our life and situation.

“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin

“To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers, have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to everyone the free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it.” — Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph Milligan, April 6, 1816

Lisa Martin “The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin

Jill Alden
Wishing someone who earned a living and accumulated wealth to then turn around and lose it all so they "could feel what it's like to be poor in REALITY" is yes indeed as I had originally said, toxic and I should add, pretty ridiculous. That type of thought leads to the theory of redistribution of wealth.

To wish someone stay poor is in fact a horrible thing, why, because we should never stay in one state of being, we should always try to progress and refrain from being stagnant, do better, reach farther, take our current state and make it better. Be a good steward of our life and situation.

“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin

“To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers, have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to everyone the free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it.” — Thomas Jefferson, letter to Joseph Milligan, April 6, 1816

Jd Fuller Tell that to someone who can get a job. Although I disagree, the sad reality is that at 64, there aren't many who would hire Lisa, despite however well she may do her work. You're talking about how you're country allows people to do anything and achieve anything. And yet you have kids living in motels because their parents are on minimum wage, walking pasts gangs every day. Their parents worry how much longer they'll be able to afford the motel room, while trying to pay their medical insurance, and worrying whether they'll be able to afford the coming year's school costs. You have parents fighting for spots at schools for their children because your schools run lotteries for kids to get in. You have these kids and their parents resorting to crime JUST TO GET BY. If the Romneys are such good people, why don't they give their wealth to those more in need? Because they are greedy, and DO NOT CARE, that's why. You buy into the wonderful illusion of your American Dream, and it feeds the toxicity of politics in the American society. She may be a breast cancer survivor and MS battler, but the fact is that without all that money, she would probably be dead from being unable to afford proper medical care. The 99% speaks. Realise the problem and speak with them.

Don, I think you need to hit her too XD.

The Bible and your Lord should not be necessary to catalyse the epiphany of being grateful. I grew up without religion, and yet I am far more well rounded than most who have faith. I have my manners, I have my morals and principles, and I have my own beliefs. I also know that while everything we are given is given to us in good stead, not everyone can accept or be grateful for that. Maybe focusing less on the Bible and more on the fact that we have this problem in our society would be better for our world.

Susan Sund Harrison I am not. Neither are many others. How can you speak for all of us?

Aleisha Lucas I was raised in a lutheran household…then I had my own ephipany about death…I am a spiritual person…not religious and wholly agree with you!

Alicia Vagts Thanks

She is one classy lady. I would be proud to have her as our first lady. She definitely has the strong moral compass to be a helpmate to her husband should he win. I for one am rooting for them.

I agree Sarah!!!!!

Aleisha LucasRomney's made the choices they made to get where they're at. He donated all of the inheritance his father gave him. His father worked hard to give his children the best possible future he could, some parents aren't as able to do so. Romney worked to get the grades he got to go to school, to get the job, to make a living. People vilify that concept.

We lie in the beds we make, if someone throws dirt on us while we're in that hole then it's up to us to brush it off, get out of the hole, or sit and wallow about our situation.

As I stated before, “The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin

With your cock!

Aleisha Lucas The Romneys made the choices they made to get where they're at in this life. He donated all of the inheritance his father gave him. They donate millions to charity (compare the numbers to the donations of our current commander in chief). Governor Romney's father worked hard to give his children the best possible future he could, some parents achieve a lot in that effort while others fail. Romney worked hard to get the grades he got to go to a good school, to get the job, to make a living, and be successful. People vilify that concept.

We lie in the beds we make, if someone throws dirt on us while we're in that hole then it's up to us to brush it off, get out of the hole, or sit and wallow about our situation.

As I stated before, “The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” — Benjamin Franklin

It could all be gone overnight? Really? How exactly would that happen? Don't be so naive.
It's easy to be "dependent on God" with money in the bank. Are you suggesting that the millions in this country that live in poverty have been abandoned by God? If not, why doesn't he lift them out of despair and give THEM the chance to "not feel wealthy" ?

Are you a close personal friend? Otherwise your judgement of this woman is pure speculation based on carefully crafted biographies in the media…

David yes I am matter of fact and no I am not rich. Ann is very giving loving woman,and people like you just like to be haters..and that is your right..hope that goes well for you.

Jd Fuller, your comments are wonderful; however, life is about yin yang and being able to put yourself in another person's shoes to feel compassion for them. Karen is probably struggling herself and thus sees what Mrs. Romney isn't seeing. Poor in spirit is well defined by the bible and granted that is what she meant when she said it…BUT there MUST be a more dignified way to say something to a public who was taken for a ride by our gov't and top income earners. It is naive to think that her wealth didn't amass to the detriment of others. Typically, wealth accrual requires taking something from another legally/illegally and squirreling it away. It would have been nice if she said something about her understanding that she is in a very fortunate situation financially…but to not have MS or Breast Cancer she would trade places with a less fortunate woman any day. That would have sold me… I don't think anyone is truly faulting her for having money, but rather for her inability to truly emphathize with all of us. She has done good work for the community through Romney's tenure as govenor…I just think she's disconnected.

Jd Fuller when I said your comments were wonderful I meant that I saw you were coming from your heart and defending someone you perceived as a bully and out of touch…unfortunately, hitting back isn't always as productive as one might hope. All people come from love even when it is masked by fear.

Alicia Vagts ………………..

Jd Fuller my original comment wasn't posted. darn it. sorry if my post seemed like a non-sequitor.