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Krauthammer’s Take: On ISIS, ‘Enunciate a Policy’
National Review ^ | August12, 2014

Posted on 08/12/2014 10:48:54 PM PDT by Steelfish

Krauthammer’s Take: On ISIS, ‘Enunciate a Policy’ By NRO Staff August 12, 2014 The president hasn’t “talked about ends, objectives, what we’re trying to do” with regard to the threat of the Islamic State, Charles Krauthammer argued on Tuesday’s Special Report. “The president talks only about tactics: no troops on the ground, air strikes here,” he said.

“Enunciate a policy,” Krauthammer advised, even it’s just “containment” — “then you fit the means” to that end.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: charleskrauthammer; iraq; kurdistan; yazidi; yazidis

1 posted on 08/12/2014 10:48:54 PM PDT by Steelfish
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To: Steelfish
Obama doesn't have policies.

He just reacts to the news of the day and speaks out of whatever side of his mouth that feel advantageous.

2 posted on 08/12/2014 10:55:31 PM PDT by what's up
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To: what's up

Just like that famous State Department Spokesman (woman) who has no idea about what she is saying.


3 posted on 08/12/2014 10:57:14 PM PDT by Steelfish (ui)
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To: Steelfish

Are you kidding me? He wants them to succeed and establish caliphates across the world.


4 posted on 08/12/2014 11:01:38 PM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: Steelfish
Obama thinks like a drug addict. All of his policies are convoluted and insane.

Long nails well known sign of frequent Cocaine usage.


5 posted on 08/12/2014 11:04:29 PM PDT by garjog (Obama: bringing joy to the hearts of Terrorists everywhere.)
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To: Steelfish
“Enunciate a policy,” Krauthammer advised, even it’s just “containment” — “then you fit the means” to that end.

B. Hussein Obama is working his policy, indeed. The policy of "dodge and weave" until the next news cycle.

6 posted on 08/12/2014 11:08:55 PM PDT by VRW Conspirator (The next DNC convention will be spoken in Spanish; Press 1 for English)
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To: Steelfish

He has, enunciated. Good grief.


7 posted on 08/12/2014 11:17:00 PM PDT by RedHeeler
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To: garjog

Those nails look like they have done their share of guiding gerbils through poorly ventilated tubes as well. Eww!


8 posted on 08/12/2014 11:21:22 PM PDT by Clump ( the tree of liberty is withering like a stricken fig tree)
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To: Steelfish

The only “policy” Obama can formulate is creating the squeaky toy of the next crisis to divert Americans’ minds away from the current one.

“Crisis Surfing 101.”


9 posted on 08/13/2014 2:02:56 AM PDT by ScottinVA (If it doesn't include border security, it isn't "reform." It's called "amnesty.")
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To: Steelfish
The president hasn’t “talked about ends, objectives, what we’re trying to do” with regard to the threat of the Islamic State, Charles Krauthammer argued on Tuesday’s Special Report. “The president talks only about tactics:

Isn't that pretty much what 'Community Organizing' is all about?

Why would anybody expect anything other than that from Obama?

10 posted on 08/13/2014 4:39:01 AM PDT by Zeppo ("Happy Pony is on - and I'm NOT missing Happy Pony")
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Gee, really? After six years of watching this limp-wristed, America-hating, race-baiting moron blather and vacation away while the country and the rest of the world burns, Charles has an issue with the current pResident. Who would of thought that there would be a downside to electing an unaccomplished, lazy, ignorant, small time extortionist and community organizer to the highest office in the land... unbelievable.


11 posted on 08/13/2014 4:45:22 AM PDT by Common Sense 101 (Hey libs... If your theories fly in the face of reality, it's not reality that's wrong.)
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To: what's up
Obama doesn't have policies.

He just reacts to the news of the day and speaks out of whatever side of his mouth that feel advantageous.

Nonetheless, that IS a policy. And it can be enunciated thus: "With regard to ISIS, take only those actions which, at any given time, result in minimal political damage or, perhaps, some political advantage (to me)."

That should satisfy Krauthammer...

12 posted on 08/13/2014 4:59:51 AM PDT by okie01 (The Mainstream Media: Ignorance on parade.)
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To: Common Sense 101

Who would of thought that there would be a downside to electing an unaccomplished, lazy, ignorant, small time extortionist and community organizer to the highest office in the land... unbelievable.

That is the money statement of the day. Thanks!


13 posted on 08/13/2014 5:13:49 AM PDT by bytesmith
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To: Steelfish

This fits perfectly into Rush’s theory. He doesn’t govern, so he cannot be blamed.


14 posted on 08/13/2014 5:18:50 AM PDT by ThePatriotsFlag ($$$$$$$$ DEFUND OBAMA! $$$$$$$$$)
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To: Steelfish

Rumors have it she is a blonde.


15 posted on 08/13/2014 5:23:21 AM PDT by ops33 (Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Retired))
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To: ThePatriotsFlag

I believe that’s why Obama voted “Present” 135+/- times as Illinois Senator. Because he didn’t want to be held to a position later when running for US Senate or president. It also allowed him to NOT practice his decision-making skills which he is badly in need of now as president. That’s why Valerie Jarrett decides everything for him in the White House because he has no experience making decisions. Others have made decisions for him his whole life. What to do, where to go, how to look, what to say. He’s been groomed by handlers and he himself, is an empty shell.

And I seriously don’t think Obama would know the difference between tactics and strategy if they hit him in the face. He’s like the guy who wants to go to L.A. from where he’s currently at, but doesn’t know where that “at” is, doesn’t use a road map to plan a direction or a route and just starts randomly driving, hoping he’ll get there somehow.


16 posted on 08/13/2014 5:40:53 AM PDT by HotHunt
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To: Steelfish

Krauthammer needs to shut up already. He’s acting like Obama actually gives a damn.


17 posted on 08/13/2014 4:33:03 PM PDT by Henry Hnyellar
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