"By focusing on the future, Obama made Cheney's speech much less relevant"

[babylonsister]

Obama's Speech
President Obama's speech on national security this morning was probably the most important of his young presidency. He firmly framed his approach to combating terrorism in both American law and values. He didn't seek to refight the presidential campaign or focus blame on the Bush administration. Instead, he outlined the problems as they exist and the challenges to solve them. Most important, he elevated the issues above the current debate.

By focusing on the future, Obama also made former Vice President Dick Cheney's upcoming speech much less relevant. Very few Americans care about defending the previous administration's policies right now. Even fewer care to hear Cheney refight internal battles he lost.

It was a truly excellent speech.

speech at link~

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/05/21/obamas_speech.html

[xiamiam]

1. just read it at the link...thank you..great speech..nt

[Cha]

2. Cheney's "emboldening the enemy"

and to quote the Rude Pundit..

"Stop acting like the other guy is still President, you poor, traumatized bastards."
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