I really hate to say this but cowboy can almost be appropriate. He spends more time on the ranch talking about dogs catching weasels than he does taking care of business in the whitehouse. When the capitol got evacuated (not today) he was bikeriding.... so they say.
Nothing against him, he's trying his best, honestly. And to any troops that may be monitoring this thread, good job guys like perhaps you didnt know what sort of war you were getting into. A lot of respect because you are disciplined, defending the country- learning skills that couldn't be taught in the best of universities. it's just that we are fighting the wrong war at the moment.
My idea is bring a large percentage of the troops back home, (they have families!) Let iraq's gov't take care of things to come and let;s shut down the freakin borders for a week, go house to freakin house by law looking for anything/body suspicious and secure ourselves before trying to bring democracy to a war-ridden country where we are not felt welcome at anymore.
Just my two cents! I hope this doesnt get deleted please mods.
I would say that I prefer a President that talks to dogs and rides bikes to let off steam, over the last one who kept a woman under his desk to release it.
I have had dogs and cats that I am sure if I had asked a serious question, would have given me a better answer than most of the politicians in Washington.
Yes, I know some folks have not lived with animals who talk, but I have.
I know there is no perfect answer and I am not making light of your suggestions, as I don't have a better one to offer.
Sending you a warm smile.