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In reply to the discussion: So here's where I'm the unpopular dove [View all]BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)And if there is any doubt that this has become all about Obama's ego, let us note that there are people everywhere trying to give him a lifeline, and he refuses to take it.
1) The Brits voted down any military involvement. It would be very ease for Obama to say basically, "Yeah, I was going to kick Assad's ass, but the Brit have asked me to hold off on that for a bit."
2) Congress is petitioning him to put the matter in front of Congress to debate (which is actually what the Constitution says, if anybody cares about that dusty old rag anymore.) This is even better because Obama could say "Hey, I was ready to be the man, but you know that do-nothing, obstructionist Congress. They have my hands tied."
People all over the world are trying to save Obama from his own ego, and he won't have it.
Bad as Bush. Hurts to say that, but it is the truth, at least in this case.