Obama's Red Line; Now You See It, Now You Don't

By Douglas V. Gibbs

Obama didn't get his way regarding Syria, so it couldn't possibly be his fault.   Today in Sweden after drawing a red line last year Obama said he never drew a red line...the world did. And it turns out his credibility isn't on the line, either.  Everyone else's is.

When Barry drew the red line (regarding the use of chemical weapons in Syria) last year, he expected either that it would not be crossed, or that if it was the world, who he thinks loves all things Obama, would run to his aid, forming a huge coalition for King Obama to lead into battle.   But nobody is biting, so he is back pedaling. 

Now, Barry is trying to convince us that he voted "present." It's not his fault. He is now trying to convince us that it is the fault of Congress,  and those crummy world leaders, and the Republicans - and he would say it's Bush's fault too, if he thought he could get away with it.

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said Obama is demonstrating a failure of leadership. “The essence of leadership is the willingness to provide clarity and a vision, and to accept responsibility. What we’re seeing is just the opposite.”

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Obama on Syria: "I didn't set a red line" - The Daily Caller