Romney - Substance Over Style

I'm listening to all of the reaction and commentary today.  It is interesting that so many people keep asserting that giving rousing speeches is not his thing, and so since expectations were low to began with, he did a sufficient job.

My question to these folks is, did you hear the speech?  The desire to "connect with voters" is less important than what is actually said.  Obama "connects" (per the media), but has no substance and is driving us off of a cliff.  And, substance over style connects with voters more than Obama ever can.  What Obama promises is the real hope that Obama has dashed over the past 4 years.

Imagine Obama saying any of these comments:


It is what brought us to America. We are a nation of immigrants. We are the children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the ones who wanted a better life, the driven ones, the ones who woke up at night hearing that voice telling them that life in that place called America could be better.
They came not just in pursuit of the riches of this world but for the richness of this life.
Freedom.
Freedom of religion.
Freedom to speak their mind.
Freedom to build a life.
And yes, freedom to build a business. With their own hands.

Unconditional love is a gift that Ann and I have tried to pass on to our sons and now to our grandchildren. All the laws and legislation in the world will never heal this world like the loving hearts and arms of mothers and fathers. If every child could drift to sleep feeling wrapped in the love of their family – and God’s love -- this world would be a far more gentle and better place.

Everywhere I go in America, there are monuments that list those who have given their lives for America. There is no mention of their race, their party affiliation, or what they did for a living. They lived and died under a single flag, fighting for a single purpose. They pledged allegiance to the UNITED States of America.

Tonight that American flag is still there on the moon. And I don’t doubt for a second that Neil Armstrong’s spirit is still with us: that unique blend of optimism, humility and the utter confidence that when the world needs someone to do the really big stuff, you need an American.

As president, I will protect the sanctity of life. I will honor the institution of marriage. And I will guarantee America’s first liberty: the freedom of religion.

President Obama could NEVER say these things.  What we need now is substance.  Style has failed us.