I don't know what Obama's motive is. That is pure speculation, but all I am saying is that if his goal is more power, this particular move doesn't follow...
Would Reagan, Bush 41, Clinton, Bush 43 have done something similar?
Likely.
I do find it ironic that the hard right was so pro war in Afghanistan and Iraq, which drained resources from America, during a time of tax cuts, allowed NK to become stronger in their nuclear program etc. are now suddenly concerned about costs of war?
In my opinion, this is just the typical politicking of those who hate Obama.
Mav dislikes Obama, a given, so he is not going to be objective.
I opposed the war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and tax cuts all at the same time.
The mess we have financially is the fault of Bush, as his moves were causal. Obama blew it, IMO with his primary goal during the time he had control of the legislative branch to push health care.
He should have seized on the opportunity to make energy independence our number one goal...which would have the side effect of making oil rich countries in the middle east not so important to our economy.
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Good point. So is it fair to give some credit to Obama for doing what he thinks is the right thing to do? Whether you agree or not, I think we can at least give him credit for that.