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The left is not happy with Obama either. But to say 'no one, really, sees President Obama as the kind of leader you'd follow over the top.', is really harsh.

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The Speech Obama Hasn't Given
What are we doing in Libya? Americans deserve an explanation.

By PEGGY NOONAN


It all seems rather mad, doesn't it? The decision to become involved militarily in the Libyan civil war couldn't take place within a less hospitable context. The U.S. is reeling from spending and deficits, we're already in two wars, our military has been stretched to the limit, we're restive at home, and no one, really, sees President Obama as the kind of leader you'd follow over the top. "This way, men!" "No, I think I'll stay in my trench." People didn't hire him to start battles but to end them. They didn't expect him to open new fronts. Did he not know this?

He has no happy experience as a rallier of public opinion and a leader of great endeavors; the central initiative of his presidency, the one that gave shape to his leadership, health care, is still unpopular and the cause of continued agitation. When he devoted his entire first year to it, he seemed off point and out of touch. This was followed by the BP oil spill, which made him look snakebit. Now he seems incompetent and out of his depth in foreign and military affairs. He is more observed than followed, or perhaps I should say you follow him with your eyes and not your heart. So it's funny he'd feel free to launch and lead a war, which is what this confused and uncertain military action may become.

What was he thinking? What is he thinking?
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Originally posted by Ronnie P.:
17% of Americans think Obama is a strong military leader. I'd like to see a break down of the 17%.

http://www.news24.com/World/Ne...tary-leader-20110324


So would I. I didn't know he had that many friends and family. Of course the answer would probably be considered racist. Isn't the percentage of people who believe man has not been to the moon in the 12% range?

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