I wish world leaders had more of that kind of weakness. Clearly, Obama does not want to send soldiers into harm’s way without a clear goal, a solid plan and an exit strategy, three aspects sorely missing from former President George W. Bush’s military ventures.
I know that we Americans are used to presidents who play cowboy, who say things like “bring ’em on” and “mission accomplished” without a second thought; presidents who send Americans into battle on falsified weapons reports.
But it seems our current president understands that you don’t send soldiers into battle without first nailing down what they’re supposed to be doing, and why.
So hats off to Obama’s “hesitation.” Soldiers are human beings, not chess pieces. It’s about time we get a president who understands that.
— Mark Spivey
Naples
http://leftrightandcenter.vox.com/library/post/kcrws-left-right-center-show-91208.html
Best Advice for Obama campaign: 1) bring back the inspirational stuff; 2) stop telegraphing your punches; 3) hammer at the middle class issues and economy; 4) bring out some brief laundry lists of what “we” will get by hiring you; 5) take a page from McCain book and start playing hard ball with the media; 6) hit McCain’s lies hard and repeatedly; 7) remember the Alamo—the press isn’t interested in history but you can’t let that stop you: remember “7 houses”, “whiners.” etc. 8) start naming-dropping of women who will be integral to your administration, 9) keep reminding folks that American soldiers are human beings, not chess pieces, and that we are trillions in debt; and 10) Do as much free media as you can, but stop personally going on Sunday Morning “gotcha” shows.
I expect a check if you’re elected, or a low-level government position.
and you’re welcome,
Barry Dalton
Mexico, Missouri
Currently living and working in Thailand
BTTT
And Barry the TOTUS still has not published a National Security Strategy by law.
It was due in July 2009.
He is all about changing rules of engagement for our troops in theater though.
Your post #11 is pure GOLD !!!!!!