Flip Flopney new OpEd in Natnl Review - Doubles down on "Israeli Culture" remarks

[Ruby the Liberal]

He walked it back on Fox Noise, but 8pm EST, writes this for NRO:

Culture Does Matter
By Mitt Romney

July 31, 2012 8:00 P.M.

During my recent trip to Israel, I had suggested that the choices a society makes about its culture play a role in creating prosperity, and that the significant disparity between Israeli and Palestinian living standards was powerfully influenced by it. In some quarters, that comment became the subject of controversy.

But what exactly accounts for prosperity if not culture? In the case of the United States, it is a particular kind of culture that has made us the greatest economic power in the history of the earth. Many significant features come to mind: our work ethic, our appreciation for education, our willingness to take risks, our commitment to honor and oath, our family orientation, our devotion to a purpose greater than ourselves, our patriotism. But one feature of our culture that propels the American economy stands out above all others: freedom. The American economy is fueled by freedom. Free people and their free enterprises are what drive our economic vitality.

Blather continues at: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/312830/culture-does-matter-mitt-romney

[Kalidurga]

1. Why oh why did they pick the Twit?

We could see from a mile away he is not qualified to be President. It isn't like any of the other ones were any better. But, I think he embarrassed us more on his European vacation than any of the others could have possibly done. With the exception of Bachmann (but then we could go well um you know she is he he insane) , but I don't think even Bachmann would have insulted the Brits.

[Jackpine Radical]

2. Well, Jeez, no point in keeping the Mittster

locked in the attic like a demented great-aunt. Family secrets just aren't healthy. The rest of the world might as well see what we're in danger of being overcome by. Shit, maybe some of the less sociopathic branches of the Rothschild family will send some Citizens United money to aid Obama's chances out of pure fear and loathing of the alternative.

[Ruby the Liberal]

3. LOL!

That is a hilarious thought - but this is our first major election since 2010. Can you imagine the scorched earth in Sept/Oct from all of these CU PACs?

[Jackpine Radical]

7. Indeed I can. Already saw it, in fact, in the WI recall elections.

[randome]

4. "They?" "Pick?" Just who do you think is running the GOP?

The sun is setting on the GOP. This is a new era.

[Kalidurga]

5. LOL yeah.

What was I thinking? Mittster was anointed as the chosen one.

[spanone]

6. what about a culture that takes care of their sick...huh mitt?