Im sorry but for a president to come out and say islam is what we are at war against would be the most irresponsible thing ever. Even if we are, it is ridiculous to say that is what he should have done. You are using too much passion in what you are saying, and I understand that but a person in his position to OPENLY declare war on a religion of whom there are adherents in this country and over 1 billion around the world would be suicide. I would like to think he believes that, but I would also want him to engage in that kind of war in other ways than openly blabbing about it simply to pander to some voters.
It would not have been suicide. What is suicidal is denying that the enemy is Mohammedanism, and has been for 1,300 years. Anyone who actually subscribes the “teachings of the Koran has no place in any civilized country.
Sometimes "nuance" comes in as a secondary concern when there is a crisis. The President is both Diplomat and Military Leader -wearing both hats at the same time is not always "easy". I think he did quite well identifying the enemy and attacking them rather than pursuing nuance and negotiation with those on the periphery that were of no immediate consequence... I do not feel pandering was even remotely an objective...