[livius]

the truth of the Obama presidency is laid bare: retrenchment abroad, and redistribution and the intrusive regulatory state at home.

That's the truth!

As for soft-headed, I think he's hiding behind his own stupidity. He knows perfectly well what he wants to do, but he dissimulates so that we'll think he's merely dumb rather than evil. Actually, I think he's both. But maybe if we're lucky, he'll prove to be so dumb that he won't be able to carry out the evil part.

[alrea]

retrenchment abroad, and redistribution and the intrusive regulatory state at home.

Democrats think there will be more to redistribute if there is retrenchment.