We can have a pissing contest if you would like about the decision to invade Iraq 16 months after the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil but I don't have the next twenty years to argue. Along with an economy in decline, President Obama inherited two wars. Actually he inherited one and a half. By the time Obama took office the war in Iraq was no longer front and center on the minds of many Americans. This is because the troop surge initiated by George W. Bush and General David Petraeus worked.
This is the same surge that Barack Obama and Joe Biden said would not work. So why is Joe Biden now trying to credit President Obama with the success in Iraq? When it comes to foreign policy President Obama has walked in lock step with his predecessor all the way down to keeping his Defense Secretary Robert Gates. In addition it was the "Status of Forces" agreement signed by President Bush in late 2008 that has dictated the draw down of troops.
This is not a slam on President Obama, what else could he do? The real question is can he lead America to victory in Afghanistan and in the broader war, uh I mean overseas contingency operation or whatever they are calling it against terrorists, uh I mean extremists.... oh hell Barry just bring me Osama's head on a stick or turn the economy around, maybe fix health care without bankrupting the country and then we will talk about your greatest achievements.
Stay Sharp!
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