Mitt Romney's Anglo-Saxon friendship tour takes a bad turn

By Richard K. Barry

I had no idea you were this stupid. Truly.

Mitt Romney likes to say, without an ounce of proof, that President Obama routinely apologizes to other countries for America. I think we found out yesterday that, should Romney become president, he'll be the one routinely apologizing for his utter lack of diplomacy in dealing with other nations.

In an interview with NBC News that aired a couple of days ago, Romney had this to say about the London Olympics just before he began a visit to England:

The stories about the private security firm not having enough people, the supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials, that obviously is not something which is encouraging.

He also called British Olympic preparation "disconcerting."

The New York Times cited the response:

That prompted a tart rejoinder from the British prime minister, 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 right in the middle of nowhere," an allusion to Salt Lake City, which hosted games that Mr. Romney oversaw.

That's terrific, Mitt. Crap all over the national pride of a country just before you visit. That'll really showcase your foreign relations bona fides.

Didn't anybody vet this guy? It's okay. Just say you're sorry for being an asshole. I'm sure this won't be the first time.

(Cross-posted at Lippmann's Ghost.)