Although it seems that conservatives criticize the Obama administration at every turn, it should also be noted that virtually every policy decision is based on short term political considerations. For example, closing Guantanamo serves very little practical purpose, but it keeps Obama's supporters fired up whenever it is mentioned.
Unlike GW Bush, who was criticized for his decisions which were contrary to current public opinion, Obama's decisions seem to based entirely on focus groups and political calculations. As a result, there is a built-in reason to be skeptical of everything he does which, unfortunately, has been born out by recent revelations.
Unlike GW Bush, who was criticized for his decisions which were contrary to current public opinion, Obama's decisions seem to based entirely on focus groups and political calculations. As a result, there is a built-in reason to be skeptical of everything he does which, unfortunately, has been born out by recent revelations.
