We took the time to read Mitt Romney’s foreign policy speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. We had hoped that the former governor would use the opportunity to lay out his vision on America’s future on the world stage. Unfortunately all we got was a lot of generalities and jingoistic bluster.
Mitt Romney had the opportunity to define his foreign policy beliefs and differentiate himself from an administration that he believes has weakened the nation and jeopardized its national security. He had an opportunity to legitimize his candidacy by acknowledging the accomplishments of the current administration; like the elimination of bin Laden and the removal of Gadhaffi. He failed on all counts.
Romney chose to follow the same path that he has followed throughout the campaign…the path of obfuscation and hypocrisy. Romney doesn’t deal in specifics. He offers vague generalities, partisan talking points and platitudes. He won’t talk about the past...and he won’t tell us specifically what he plans for the future. His message is simple: “The president has failed…vote for me.”
That just isn’t enough.
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