I’d prefer that pandering politicians leave our souls alone.

[kpete]

After mocking the president’s “lofty promises,” Romney also proclaimed last night:

“Our campaign is about more than replacing a president; it is about saving the soul of America.”

First, I’d prefer that pandering politicians leave our soul alone. Second, “saving the soul of America” sounds a little “lofty” to me.

And how, exactly, does Romney intend to save the American soul? As it turns out, he never quite got around to that. And that’s part of the problem I have with his candidacy.

It occurred to me, watching the guy deliver a series of cheap attacks that I doubt even he believes, that Romney has been running for president for more than five years straight, and I still have no idea why he wants the job or what he intends to do with these awesome responsibilities.

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the rest:
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/a_tale_of_two_speeches034685.php

[tridim]

1. Mitt's favorite tool..

[hamsterjill]

2. "Lofty" indeed!

I find most of the rhetoric that is spewed from the Republican platform a little "lofty". Holier than thou, in other words.

For Mitt or anyone to think that he can "save the soul of America" while implying that Obama (or any other Democrat) cannot is rather egotistical, at best. Personally, as a Christian myself, I'm simply weary of the right wingers using their version of Christianity to justify hating everyone who doesn't agree with them.

I've wondered the same thing - why Romney really wants to be President. My only conclusion has been resume' building.