It is clear that Romney doesn't know when it would be in his best interest to simply keep his mouth shut....and the is why he lost the election....big problem with "foot in mouth" syndrome.
for 30+ years, he's been the BOSS. Surrounded by Yes men. All kissing his ass. All telling him what he wants to hear.
That part of us that tells us "Bro, you can't say that shit" isn't in him. None of his friends has ever said "Dude, STFU, what's wrong with you..."