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“Throughout the past four days, White House officials played down Obama’s role in the hostage drama”
That’s because he had none.
Thanks! Heck, they didn’t even have to get wet. ;-)
Now THat is professional.
The best thing Obama could do was stay the heck out of the way. Mission Accomplished.
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on to the next developing “crisis” ..
Pakistani Taliban begin imposing rule in new area (Buner)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2228072/posts
” explained that Obama issued a standing order that the military was to act if the captain’s life was in immediate danger.”
Was this immediately after Phillips was taken on Wed ?
Or was this Friday night at 9:30 during the pizza party ?
If the latter, why the wait ?
Were different orders given prior to Fri night ?
Oh yeah, like he had anything to do with it. Lots of people here were saying Obama was making the Seals hold back. Bull. He knew he didn't have what it takes and said basically do what you need to do. And rightly so.
Yes, the MSM will try to paint a pretty picture for their latest demi-god.
In this case, I think Obama did some very important things.
1) He didn’t make an issue of it, nor address the public on the topic. Matter of fact, he avoided it.
2) He let the Military know that he wanted a peaceful outcome if possible.
3) If lives were to be taken in a rescue attempt, he wanted to make the call.
4) Mostly, he stayed out of the way, and voiced assurance to the public.
I can not fault him for his ‘known’ actions and words , nor does the outcome make me question his treatment of this situation.
I hate the idea Obama is now our President. BUT.
Voting ‘present’ on this particular piracy may have been the wisest thing to do. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
BARF alert. This is the height of political spin. Obama's so humble [my aching butt] that he "simply released a statement....yada yada yada".