Mitt Romney drops out -- John Bolton for President

Mitt Romney gives the speech of his life, saying all the things he should have said during these past months.

It's not just the rhetoric, which is different than what he's been emphasizing during this campaign, it's the tone.

"I feel I have to now stand aside, for our party and for our country," he said in a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference. [snip]

This is different. He's speaking with passion and conviction. Now that it's over. For some reason, it seems like Romney seemed free only to be himself once it was over.

"Finding and executing Osama Bin Laden" - ! This is great stuff.

If this Mitt shows up, make him the Vice President.
Romney Drops Out at CPAC With Amazing Speech, The Shotgun Blog

I'm not expecting McCain to ask Romney to be his VP candidate and he also told the press he will NOT be a VP candidate. I know it's not going to happen, but wouldn't you love John Bolton as President of the United States? Think about it for a minute... John Bolton is a strong supporter of Israel, he would be strong on the war on Islamic terror, he would kick the UN out of the US.

The candidates’ discussion of foreign policy has focused on one issue: Iraq. Virtually all other major foreign policy issues, from the future of U.S.-Russian relations to the function of NATO to the structure of the U.S. armed forces in the next generation, have been ignored in the public discussions.

The discussion of Iraq has been shaped and reshaped by events. The apparent improvement in the U.S. position in Iraq has quieted that debate as well. At one extreme, Obama has said he favors a rapid U.S. withdrawal, although he has been vague as to the timing. At the other extreme, McCain has endorsed the Bush administration’s handling of the war. This means that even though he has been quite pro-surge, he does not oppose withdrawal in principle but does insist on not setting a timeline for one. The others’ views are less clear.

There is no candidate arguing for the permanent stationing of more than 100,000 U.S. troops in Iraq.

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Romney said:

“I disagree with Sen. McCain on a number of issues, as you know. But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, on finding and executing Osama bin Laden, and on eliminating al Qaeda and terror,”

That's extremely important, but if McCain was really serious about Islamic terror and protecting this country, he would not be for open borders. Strategic Forecast says:

It has long been said that presidential candidates make promises but do what they want if elected. In foreign policy, presidential candidates make promises and, if elected, do what they must to get re-elected. [snip]

There is a deeper reason as well. The United States does not simply decide on policies. It responds to a world that is setting America’s agenda. [snip]

There is no candidate arguing for the permanent stationing of more than 100,000 U.S. troops in Iraq. [snip]

It has long been said that presidential candidates make promises but do what they want if elected. [snip]

There is a deeper reason as well. The United States does not simply decide on policies. It responds to a world that is setting America’s agenda. [snip]

Presidents are not to be judged by how they make history. They are to be judged by how gracefully they submit to the rules that history lays down. The consensus or disinterest of candidates is not important. What is important is this: The dominant foreign policy issue facing the candidates is going to hit them out of the blue one day. Their options will be few, and how quickly they recognize what must be done as opposed to what they would like to do is about all they will be judged by. [snip]

Mostly, they are trapped in realities not of their own making.

That last sentence is true, but the character, quality, honesty, and history of the man or woman holding the office of President of the United States, will determine HOW they respond to the events thrown at them. Character and honesty matters. McCain is NOT the man for the job, but neither is Obama or Clinton. We're screwed!

Comments

[Piloteer]

I really want John Bolton for president. The three running now are all losers. (god pity this Nation if any of the three gets elected.

If Bolton were to run the left wing and media would go crazy and crap their pants. The GOP don't have the balls to draft him. Thus we ARE screwed

[Ben]

I had the same thoughts today about John Bolton when I heard Mitt was dropping out. I'm all for it, besides right now I'm not sure I'm going to vote for anyone.