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In reply to the discussion: Magical thinking [View all]Hell Hath No Fury
(16,327 posts)I honestly think Obama was pissed/panicked at being pushed to action by his "red line" statement when the alleged chem attack hit -- it was one hot potato he truly wanted no part of. I think everyone involved was immediately looking at any way to get out of the situation, including the handing of the "strike" potato to Congress. It reminds me of "The Right Stuff" and the test pilots who would try maneuver A, B, C -- right on until the moment they augured into the ground. How they handled it in the media was bad -- it appeared chaotic and not thought through -- total policy/political whiplash.
If this new turn of events stops a strike on Syria then I am all for it.
With that said, I will never forget nor forgive their initial attempt to pull the "national security" con on the American people.
As for the "end-gamers", there are some people here who are so deeply invested in Barack Obama as President -- be the reason personal or professional -- to the point it has become ridiculous. It's ugly and unnerving to see, but deeply educational.