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Monday, October 8, 2012

2012 Mitt Romney's Moronic Foreign Policy Speech Was Built to Be Chopped Into Pieces

Posted by Paul Constant on Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Mitt Romney gave a foreign policy speech this morning. It was full of exactly no surprises, although there were a few soundbites that will resonate on TV news outlets all day. Romney tried to mark a difference between himself and President Obama, and he did that mostly by criticizing President Obama's policies. But after criticizing Obama's policies, Romney then snuck in the fact that he'll stand by President Obama's policies. That resulted in awesome sentences like this one, from a Navy Times recap of the speech:

Romney criticized Obama for a “politically timed retreat” from Afghanistan but said he would maintain the same 2014 deadline the president has set for the pullout of U.S. troops and the transition to Afghan security forces.

I think at this point, Romney's just trying to appear competent and complain about the president wherever possible. This was a speech that was written for the soundbite, allowing Romney to have another day of looking competent on the news without the fear of an off-the-cuff moment that could turn into a gaffe. It was a speech that nobody in the world could possibly love.

Well, that's not true. One man did love Romney's speech, and he even tweeted about it:

Terrific, comprehensive speech by Gov. Romney at VMI. He knows America's role in the world should be as a leader not as a spectator.
— Donald Rumsfeld (@RumsfeldOffice) October 8, 2012

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I know when Rummy and the other warmongering republicans say "America should be a leader" they mean, "America should bully weaker countries, puff out our chests, grab our cocks, and bellow triumphantly."

But I'd like to know what liberals think. Should America be a "leader" to the rest of the world? And what does that even mean?

Posted by Urgutha Forka on October 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM

So give a big speech and then do exactly what the current President will do. Got it.

Posted by Patricia Kayden on October 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM

When the Retard Rump of the Ford Administration talks, mor(m)ons listen.

Posted by Sir Vic on October 8, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Its about war profits and not from looting oil . But from weapons manufacturers .. Planes , bombs , boats , tanks , bullet , You name it ... Both Obama and Romney are the same and will continue to line the pockets of the war profiteers. Nothing changes .. The rhetoric is a little different but both the national parties maintain the status quo and continue the same ole same ole BS .......

Posted by jay tea on October 8, 2012 at 11:33 AM

They are no longer soundbites, at least for romney. They are "zingers."

Posted by thatsnotright on October 8, 2012 at 11:39 AM

I don't think always playing to the right wing will help him.

Posted by Pope Peabrain on October 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Ok people. You can get Obama yard signs or bumper stickers at the Seattle Dem office, 901 Rainier Ave. So, 98114. Ph: 206-395-2116. Cross streets are Charles & Rainier. $10 suggested donation. And please VOTE!

Posted by Lisa Bean on October 8, 2012 at 11:48 AM

'cept lets not lead on climate change eh?

Posted by Foonken2

on October 8, 2012 at 12:03 PM

@1- I think America should be a leader. By example. Drastically reduce weapons spending, transform a big chunk of our Navy into a floating disaster response team. Build clean energy supply and insist on efficiency, provide healthcare to everyone in the USA...

Posted by dwightmoodyforgetsthings

on October 8, 2012 at 12:16 PM

@9 But I like my big stick!

Posted by Pick1 on October 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

@1) Basically, what 9 said but I would also like the US to lead in fighting climate change and a leader in protecting human/civil rights. I'm not holding my breath, however...

Posted by Big Matt G on October 8, 2012 at 12:26 PM