November 25, 2024

Obama Tougher Than He Looks but Jury Still Out

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Like the men on the scene, President Obama deserves kudos for the successful military operation that resulted in the rescue of kidnapped America Captain Richard Phillips. His guys kicked some ass getting Phillips back and the guy in the big chair in D.C. deserves credit for it.

But President Obama has a long way to go before he can claim the kind of steadfast resolve that characterized President Bush’s commitment to the peace in Iraq. But we can’t assume that one small operation, no matter how successful, indicates he will continue to demonstrate such leadership.