Quick and slow

Obama needs a few more weeks to determine the proper strategy for Afghanistan. Thus says his White House communications shop- you know, when they are not bashing FOXNews or reading up on Chairman Mao's playbook.

A few more weeks... now, I'm not one to make hasty decisions- especially when it involves human life. Sending armed forces into combat is the most difficult decision a commander-in-chief can make. President Obama should weigh his decisions carefully.

But what did he announce in March? Wasn't her reversing the "failed" and "unfocused" policies of his predecessor? Speaking of predecessor- you know he left us the worst economy since the great depression? Politics of fear and division... wait, wrong speech, sorry...

Yes, in March... let's count backwards, September, August, July, June, May, April, March... 7 months ago... Obama announced a new Afghanistan Strategy. Now, he is announcing vis a vis the spoiled children of the Communications Team that he needs weeks still... weeks... determine a new, NEW policy for Afghanistan.

As SNL reminded us, this is the man who needed 4 months to choose a dog... so we really shouldn't be surprised. Speaking of SNL- congrats on finally doing a skit on Obama. It only took you 9 months. I asked about that many posts ago.

So- Afghanistan slow. OK- fine. Take the time you need. Just don't announce as fait accompli what is actually an ongoing dilemma... you know, like Guantanamo. Which you announced on day 2 of your reign was being closed... and 9 months later is still well open. Sounded good, right? Felt good too... big strong chest pounding "I won" Obama... so much for governing.

Quick- slow. If you are so eager to take time and peruse your options on Afghanistan and Gitmo... why not HEALTHCARE??? Why is it all a rush? Hmmmm...