Obama In Search Of Something

A couple of criticisms hurled at Prez Obama befuddle me. One, is that he's traveled more than any President in history in his first 10 months and the is he apparently plays too much golf. Make that three criticisms, he's dithering on Afghanistan.

Let's hit the first point. I don't get it. If you apply it in the context of global warming then, yeah, I suppose you can say he's leaving one bad ass carbon footprint. If not, maybe it's a situational thing and it has led for him to take all these trips. We know he's the kind of guy who likes to take on too much too fast so maybe he's racing to leave his mark. Who knows? Maybe these trips will all lead somewhere - figuratively speaking. At least he slowed down the talk show circuit. Let him govern for the love of God.

As for golf, I read somewhere President Eisenhower faced the same criticism. If the beloved and loveable Ike can be criticized, then everyone else is game! People will find anything to attack. It's the way of the sword.

Now. Afghanistan. Perhaps he's taking too long. Voters were led to believe he had a plan, or at least, a philosophical outlook worked out within a practical policy dealing with what pretty much is a civil war. We're finding out he's not so sure of himself. What he thought is not jiving with the reality.

He should show decision making prowess either way. Again, I turn to Ike. Ike had no problem pulling out of Korea when he saw the war had run its course into a stalemate. If Ike, a decorated Republican General can do it, so can any leader. If Obama in his heart feels Afghanistan is a no-go then he should follow through on his conviction. If not, and he said he wants to "finish" the job, then by golly, show it. Either way, there are going to be consequences.


Obama wants to focus on health care reform and cap and trade. The mood of the country is not for this but rather the economy and the war on terror. Say what you want, but Bush, at least, you knew the bill of goods with him. Obama wears a suede pair of shows, velvet gloves and sleek slacks but you have no clue if the emperor has any clothes.

He can be a great President. He just needs to find le palle. Les couilles. Cajones. Balls.