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2009-10-05 Home Front: Politix

A war of necessity turns out not so necessary

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Posted by ryuge 2009-10-05 09:05|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 You have to navigate from where you are, not where you wish to be

Shades of Rumsfeld's 'go to war with the army you have, not the one you wish you had.'

Posted by Glenmore 2009-10-05 09:20|| 2009-10-05 09:20|| Front Page Top

#2 it turns out not to be so necessary any more. Not when Democratic politicians and Democratic voters are shying away from it.

Obamas dithering is not about votes or deliberation. Prior to holding the office of POTUS Obamas only job was self-promotion. Even in his position as Senator (Both State and US) his resume reads as one of a ladder climber. This is a career path well suited for an unabashed elitist and a narcissist. People of this character do indeed covet victory but their primary motivation is in their loathing of personal failure. This dynamic can be especially problematic when policy and persona have been so inextricably tied. Obamas arrogance will allow him to be associated with an increasingly unpopular war. However, it appears that his ego has paralyzed him from making the tough decisions.

Posted by DepotGuy 2009-10-05 12:02|| 2009-10-05 12:02|| Front Page Top

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