Is it a fact that President Obama is ‘dithering’ – as former VP Cheney has said – over a decision on Iraq?
In his editorial for Le Figaro yesterday, influential French columnist Pierre Rousselin seemed to agree, if not in a much more sympathetic fashion than Mr. Cheney.
For Le Figaro, Pierre Rousselin writes in part:
“From theory to practice, Obama is having a decidedly hard time taking the next step. An unfortunate sense of indecision has become entrenched. The president gives the impression of having gone too far in March and not knowing how to change course. By satisfying his generals, does he fear displeasure on the Democratic Party left needed to pass reform of the health care system?”
Then – laying down his warning, Rousselin writes:
“No wonder public opinion is skeptical. If he wants to avoid being sanctioned in the mid-term elections, it’s time for Obama to decide.”
By Pierre Rousselin
Translated By Pascaline Jay
October 29, 2009
France – Le Figaro – Original Article (French)
If Barack Obama is taking his time making a decision on Afghanistan, it is because the choice he has to make is not a simple one. But the passage of time is not a benefit.
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