[tallhappy]

Because it's his job?

His job is to oppose tyrants and dictators and mass murderes.

Not smile with them.

Peace in our time!!!!

[mcg1969]

His job is to oppose tyrants and dictators and mass murderes. Not smile with them.

Who says the two are mutually exclusive?

[Constantine XIII]

never heard of "speak softly and carry a big stick"? :P

[FreedomCalls]

His job is to oppose tyrants and dictators and mass murderers.

Not smile with them.

Not true. He has two jobs: head of state (ceremonial) and head of the Executive Branch (real power). In other countries they have two people to do both jobs. In Britain they have Queen Elizabeth for the ceremonial job (shaking the hands of tyrants and dictators) and Prime Minister Blair for the executive job (opposing tyrants and dictators). In Germany they have a President (ceremonial - no power) and a Chancellor (executive power).

In our system of government the President does both.