MICKEY KAUS: “Am I the only one who smells Kabuki in the reports that President Obama has dramatically rejected all the Afghan war options with which he was presented, demanding to know where the ‘off ramps’ are? If you were about to recommend a troop increase that was unpopular, especially with your Democratic base, wouldn’t you precede it with some drama like this to demonstrate that you are a) in charge, b) not being conned, and c) insistent on a withdrawal as quickly as possible? Just asking.”
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We can only wish Obama were that smart. But the reality is likely that he just does not know how to make a decision with conflicting data, complex realities and factional pressures. He did all so much better when he was a community organizer and all his priorities were in alignment. This is what happens when you put the wrong guy in the job.