I knew Romney would f*ck it up, but dayum --

[janedrake]

Excuse my French, so to speak:

A Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time-Player

Romney Shambles

"What a Car Crash... Worse Than Palin"

Romney Flubs, Tells Press of Secret MI6 Meeting

Maybe being former USAF, I can feel some pity for a fellow American - but given that Romney went OUT OF HIS WAY to flip off African-Americans at the NAACP convention (and afterwards), and being that he's gone OUT OF HIS WAY to portray the first African-American president as un-American, I feel very little pity for the fool. I knew Romney could not duplicate 2008 candidate Obama's amazing international tour - Romney has neither the savvy, interest, nor the charm - but, seriously, I didn't think he would screw up this badly, this fast! That David Cameron went off on him -- a sitting Prime Minister was pissed! -- who's "in over his head" now, eh, Romney?

David Cameron:
"We are holding an Olympic Games in one of the busiest, most active, bustling cities anywhere in the world. Of course it’s easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere,” said Cameron, which was interpreted as a reference to Salt Lake City and Utah." (beyotch)

Please, Romney - for the sake of our "special relationship" with the U.K., please at least leave some tatters of friendship between us!

[Hekate]

I couldn't stop laughing all the way through The Ed Show, as Dr. Dyson detailed Mitt Romney's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day(s).

Brian Wilson tossed Mitt a softball question, and the look on his face was priceless as the Mittwit put both feet in his mouth and sucked on the toes.

How oh how can an American politician manage to fuck up a trip to the UK that badly? (Oh, and Mitt, that's an Anglo-Saxon word.)

Schadenfreude Dance!

[Blue_Roses]

'ROMNEY IS A WAZZOCK': BRITISH PRESS TURN ON REPUBLICAN

The British media were quick to launch into Mitt Romney in the wake of his less-than-complimentary views on London's Olympics.
The Daily Telegraph's Lucy Jones branded him a 'wazzock' (which the Urban Dictionary defines as an idiot or daft person') after the U.S. presidential hopeful questioned Britain's desire to host the Games.
She said: 'Who does Mitt Romney think he is? I feel a glimmer of protectiveness and pride... there's one thing Romney could learn while he's in Britain this week: some manners.'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...z21nMXvwf6

Welcome to our world. How embarrassing.

[NanceGreggs]

Now try to tell me God isn't a Democrat.

[Drunken Irishman]

I just ... I don't ... I mean ... where are his handlers?

He was lobbed a softball, one he could have turned into a point about his running of the '02 Winter Olympics, and he managed to alienate our most important ally.

I really ... I mean ... I am just befuddled he could bungle it this badly.

"Well, you know, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be pulling off something of this magnitude, but from everything I've seen, everyone I've spoken to, London is ready and should put on a superb Games."

Would that have been hard?

[pappy]

(07-27-2012 02:48 AM)Drunken Irishman Wrote:  I just ... I don't ... I mean ... where are his handlers?

He was lobbed a softball, one he could have turned into a point about his running of the '02 Winter Olympics, and he managed to alienate our most important ally.

I really ... I mean ... I am just befuddled he could bungle it this badly.

"Well, you know, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be pulling off something of this magnitude, but from everything I've seen, everyone I've spoken to, London is ready and should put on a superb Games."

Would that have been hard?

All I can think of reading this post from another Irishman is thank the Lord he isn't going to Belfast or Dublin or he might bring back "The Troubles".

I heard a correspondent (didn't catch which one) talking to Bill Press this AM say that it was as if the entire city turned against him in one moment.

I can see him showing up at a pub to glad hand the peasants and calling a plate of "Fish & Chips" a plate of "Fish & French Fries". That should improve the old Anglo-Saxon connections.

[jaxx]

(07-27-2012 02:48 AM)Drunken Irishman Wrote:  I just ... I don't ... I mean ... where are his handlers?

He was lobbed a softball, one he could have turned into a point about his running of the '02 Winter Olympics, and he managed to alienate our most important ally.

I really ... I mean ... I am just befuddled he could bungle it this badly.

"Well, you know, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be pulling off something of this magnitude, but from everything I've seen, everyone I've spoken to, London is ready and should put on a superb Games."

Would that have been hard?

Many of Willard's handlers were dubya's handlers. Willard is arrogant enough to think he would get by with the snotty comments because this is what he is fed....and also what he thinks. He's just not smart enough to shut his yap when in public. It's a good day when Willard outs himself as the snobbiest repub candidate to cross the waters. That took some doing.

[Fire1]

(07-27-2012 02:48 AM)Drunken Irishman Wrote:  I just ... I don't ... I mean ... where are his handlers?

He was lobbed a softball, one he could have turned into a point about his running of the '02 Winter Olympics, and he managed to alienate our most important ally.

I really ... I mean ... I am just befuddled he could bungle it this badly.

"Well, you know, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be pulling off something of this magnitude, but from everything I've seen, everyone I've spoken to, London is ready and should put on a superb Games."

Would that have been hard?

His handlers obviously let him off his leash with no supervision. I can just imagine who will be running this country if he gets in.

[OptimistesMaddie]

(07-27-2012 02:48 AM)Drunken Irishman Wrote:  I just ... I don't ... I mean ... where are his handlers?

He was lobbed a softball, one he could have turned into a point about his running of the '02 Winter Olympics, and he managed to alienate our most important ally.

I really ... I mean ... I am just befuddled he could bungle it this badly.

"Well, you know, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be pulling off something of this magnitude, but from everything I've seen, everyone I've spoken to, London is ready and should put on a superb Games."

Would that have been hard?

from his servants. They are delivering in a grand fashion. They only tell him the bad news after he has screwed up so bad and he has to try to fix a problem.

If this is how he runs his campaign...God help us if he were to ever win.

[janedrake]

You know, I've just come across this photo -- have to wonder what was being said -- it looks like one of those "now just hold on a moment!" moments - check out Tony Blair's expression. The "wazzock" (lol, Blue_Roses) strikes again:

[pappy]

(07-27-2012 06:04 AM)janedrake Wrote:  You know, I've just come across this photo -- have to wonder what was being said -- it looks like one of those "now just hold on a moment!" moments - check out Tony Blair's expression. The "wazzock" (lol, Blue_Roses) strikes again:

Overstuffed chairs for overstuffed egos. Sitting in front of an ornate mantel and fireplace that aren't being used for anything useful other than decoration.

Fitting!

[Treestar]

(07-27-2012 06:04 AM)janedrake Wrote:  You know, I've just come across this photo -- have to wonder what was being said -- it looks like one of those "now just hold on a moment!" moments - check out Tony Blair's expression. The "wazzock" (lol, Blue_Roses) strikes again:

I don't like the finger pointing. I wonder if Tony Blair is seeing shades of Dubya. That overbearing arrogance. President Obama would never finger point like that. And they call him arrogant! Stupid racists.

[Treestar]

You can always tell by how the foreign leaders are with them. Bush and Mittens are alike. The other leaders smile when they are with President Obama. It's almost like babies.

[janedrake]

(Granted, I'm having way too much fun over this, but it is good to see the Brits are not willing to give Romney any more credit than his serial condescension deserves.)

Epilogue

The Sun

[Drunken Irishman]

Tony Blair - now there is a big disappointment.

[janedrake]

Indeed, DI, indeed. He threw away what looked to be a brilliant legacy - and for what - George Bush? I wonder if he truly has no regrets. (I miss the estimable Robin Cook, too.)