In a short time, the battle for the American presidency will truly begin. Up until now, the war has been merely surgically applied, scouting skirmishes that pierce, poke and prod at each other's defenses in an effort to identify weak areas for later exploitation. Despite these probes, no real sustainable weak areas have been found in each candidate.
The strongest offensive blows, though delivered passionately and articulately by partisan pundits, seem only glancing and fade away with an equally persuasive defensive barrage. The defenses on both political sides are remarkably extraordinary, which reflects the experience of the staff that works on these ramparts for both the republicans and the democrats.
Romney's international trip is another skirmish. It is more facade than practical. I, for one, do not care about his critical comments about the London Olympics, or the fact that he softened them in a later meeting with David Cameron. The Bain capital saga is a non-issue too. The economy will not sit still in one direction long enough for either side to make a favorable case. If there is a shoe to drop, it is a well kept secret.
Like most American voters, I am waiting for the substance discussion to begin. Aren't you?
I hope I am not disappointed. Again.
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