“As a successful businessman in a tough, complex, and cutthroat field, Romney learned as much about strategy, planning, and the vagaries of human nature as it is possible for one mind to hold, and he has not forgotten a single comma of it.”
Agree with you on this, and regardless of the purity of his conservative creds (which are not that great, in my book) I respect him tremendously for his business acumen. The idea that his moves *accrue* to his cause over time (vs the spaghetti-on-the-wall gambits tossed out there by 0bama et al) is something that *can not be faked*. Well more than half of the crap 0bama pulls ends up detracting from him/his cause after a few days percolation time; and to me, this is what will cause Romney to gather up those ever-so-elusive independents. They see, on one hand, a guy whose moves are aligned and which gather real, measurable, effective strength. And on the other hand they see a flailing improviser and frankly, thug. Yeah, the playground insults are nice bumper stickers, but 2 days later they are used dogfood.
What's interesting about J.R. Dunn's article, is that he looks at both Romney and Obama from outside the lens of politics altogether, and instead focuses on their relative strengths and weaknesses as players in a large and complex game.
Nowhere does he mention where either man sits on the political spectrum. In focusing on their experience, knowledge, attitudes, and ability to properly read an opponent, then develop and execute an offensive strategy, he lays bare Obama's utter unsuitedness to not only a large and structured personal battle, but the duties and responsibilities of the presidency itself.
Altogether, it's a brilliant piece, I think.
Folks, the economy sucks. College graduates from last year can’t find jobs. Gasoline prices are obscene. It is costing me over $50 to fill up my small car. Prices are going up. Anyone would be a fool to vote for Obama and 4 more years of this. Plus Uncle is sticking his snoot into everything.
A failure.
Clinton was partially correct: if it wasn't for "white guilt" and AA, the kenyan would be working the lobby of the Ritz for tips or shining shoes in Grand Central station, which is all he is qualified to do.
I just read your post three times. Excellent analysis. You said more in a few sentences than I could have said in three paragraphs. You’ve perfectly described the difference between these two men and their approaches to problem solving. Bravo!!!