re: #279 enigma3535

IMHO, both the “Obama’s diplomatic initiative with Iran lies in ruins” and “its navet has never been more obvious” comments are not very intelligent at this time … time will tell regarding the efficacy of the posture that Obama has staked out regarding what is happening in Iran. Calling said posture a failure at this moment is bordering on an adolescent-level reaction to lots of bad news and probably influenced by the Right in this country hammering Obama, mercilessly.

This one begs to ask what would be have been a more optimal plan for Obama to take?

Feed the government of Iran with more fodder for their propaganda? This one thinks not. Obama’s level-headed, measured rhetoric has been awe-inspiring. A sentiment bolstered by dissident Iranians who have had a consensus view regarding Obama’s performance: “nearly, perfect” … and, IMHO, they know more about what is happening then any of us Americans [with or without an axe to grind] do.

Awe inspiring? Lincoln at Gettysburg was awe inspiring. Obama’s response has been, at best, competent.

Easy on the kool-aid, there.