Obama doesn't care if he screws up on these "peripheral" issues. He only does what he has to on these other issues in order to keep the ball rolling domestically. Contrast just about everything else with his determination to get Obamacare passed. As far as he was concerned, NOTHING was going to stop him or Obamacare from getting passed. On the other fronts, if he screws up or lets things slide, he knows if he waits long enough, the press will move on and so will the public. "No drama Obama" who stays focused on his Socialist agenda and goal.
Where are the laser-focused freedom lovers who, like Obama (and Reagan), will not be deterred by political expediency, the press, or public opinion polls? These are the ones who can overcome the Obama's of the world and lead our country back to freedom and wholeness.