Analysis: Obama's Credibility on Line in Reversal

Yahoo News Via AP ^ | September 1, 2013 | Julie Page

[lbryce]

For more than a week, the White House had been barreling toward imminent military action against Syria. But President Barack Obama's abrupt decision to instead ask Congress for permission left him with a high-risk gamble that could devastate his credibility if no action is ultimately taken in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack that crossed his own "red line."

The stunning reversal also raises questions about the president's decisiveness and could embolden leaders in Syria, Iran, North Korea and elsewhere, leaving them with the impression of a U.S. president unwilling to back up his words with actions.

The president, in a hastily announced statement Saturday in the White House Rose Garden, argued that he did in fact have the power to act on his own. But faced with the prospect of taking action opposed by many Americans, the commander in chief tried to shift the burden and instead round up partners on Capitol Hill to share in that responsibility.

[dfwgator]

Nothing is on the line, the MSM will find a way to blame it on the Republicans no matter what happens.

[SaraJohnson]

He’s getting clobbered on the talk shows.

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This is his cover with the excuse of being forced “by the American people” to assist the take over of Syria by the jihadist rebels. He plays the reluctant warrior; the man of peace and social justice.

We have zero evidence that it was not the rebels who gassed those people to give the jihadist in the White Hut the excuse to put them in power. Jihadists are win at any cost kinda guys...same as Dear Reader.

[yoe]

Oh Yes, Barry is on fire alright however the flames are only devouring whites and other subjects of his disdain.

The America that has flourished for m ore than two centuries is being quietly but steadily dismantled by the Obama administration….. Thomas Sowell."

[Sacajaweau]

e doesn’t give a sh**. Look at Libya and Egypt...and Iraq and Afghanistan....totally ignoring Iran...

[lbryce]

Thanks for that great quote by Thomas Sowell

[citizen]

I get it. You said: Above all, there is no proof that Assad himself was ever apprised of this action. A close associate of Assad says they were playing Spades when out of nowhere came this news of a chemical attack.

If you have a link documenting that, send it to Drudge, some conservative bloggers, Fox News, etc. I'm sure some of them would help you make that point.

[RipSawyer]

Obama’s credibility is on the line like my youth is on the line. Well, actually I did possess youth at one time long, long ago, I don’t think he has EVER had credibility. He makes the Clintons look credible.

[Kenny Bunk]

He’s now got to act, or to back down and look like the big-talking jackass that is all that he is ....

Worries:
(a) Boehner will lead the House in a vote to support his moves, based on "Wag the Dog"-grade "humanitarian evidence."
(b) Graham and McCain will do the same for Senate Republicans.
(c) If support is not forthcoming, The Mombasa MF will order the strikes anyway.

It could be that Kid Kenya's advisors just cannot be dumb enough to leave him without a teleprompter-based exit strategy, i.e., blame the Republicans for permitting the continued "poison gas attacks" by voting against him, (Never mind the support the faux Hawaiian has given the "rebel" jihadists that has resulted in the death of thousands of Christians.)

On another thread, rumors have surfaced that the Soetoro boy actually was confronted with a bit of a mutiny ... which is what really caused him to call a halt to this incredibly foolish and dangerous saber-rattling.

God help us, but IMO, Boehner is the key to keeping the peace.

[SunkenCiv]

Republicans need to vote “Present” leaving Zero nowhere to hide. And they need to wear t-shirts with Zero’s 2002 statement about Saddam Hussein printed on it when they’re in there to vote. Let the Demagogic Party carry Zero’s water.