A Well-Oiled Machine, but Who's Really Behind the Words?
I saw Mitt at Phillips Exeter Academy. I was prepared not to like him, thinking him stiff, programmed and without much depth. I found myself impressed with his professionalism, preparation and speaking skills. He is a sharp guy and a sharp dresser. He was relatively comfortable in what is a pretty artificial setting. He knew his stuff.
Words count, however, and his first words were about "building the military by another 100,000 troops," and "protecting America from the Islamist jihad." Something about, "these guys who want to come over and destroy our culture." He also said the future of America is in a strong defense and a strong economy, which seemed a little too simplistic. I mean I don't hear anyone arguing for weakness in these areas.
Because of my outrage about the war, his introductory remarks bothered me. I just don't believe in war as a 21st century solution to anything, except how to fill a body bag. So his beginning with the military/fear thing turned me off. I'm looking for someone with real compassion, humanity, goodness and truth. Vague pat phrases about being strong don't do it for me.
Mitt looks the part, knows he's smart, and likes being in charge. I see him as too tight and too aloof to really care for the common American. And will he too surround himself only with advisors who simply mouth the answers he wants to hear?
Two tougher questions:
1.) what is a Mitt anyway?
2.) how is running the Olympics a qualification to be president?