Reply #91: I Agree...

[Steely_Dan]

At a time in our history when we need the strongest possible leadership (based on principles), we are witnessing someone that apparently doesn't understand some of the most basics of politics.

For example...
You always negotiate from a position of strength.
You take control of the message, you frame the arguments and stand by them.
You consider unintended consequences in what you say and do.
You have a damage control team that is effective.
You do not abandon the base, the people that helped get you into office.
You use the power of your position to its best advantage.

All of these above points would have been much easier had President Obama taken advantage of the overwhelming amount of support he had upon taking office. Why he didn't cash in this historic mandate to push forward with confidence and boldness is somewhat beyond me.

Having said that, there are things that Obama does that are commendable.

The issues that face our country are so critical, perhaps it is too much to expect the kind of leadership that can boldly address them.

-P