Monday, May 20, 2013

There is a lot of nuance in the Obama Administration. The nation isn't used to that. The people of the country aren't used to a President that actually thinks and has a command of the language.

In the case of Benghazi there has been criticism about statements that are being characterized as double speak. President Obama stated the Benghazi attack was an act of terror. He didn't say it was a Premeditated Terrorist Attack because at the time no one knew what was involved. It was obviously an act of terror, but, the perpetrators were yet unknown and whether it was premeditated. But, evidently it is too much of a reach for the Press to understand the difference.

President Obama would have been aware of what the CIA was saying about the Talking Points, but, he would not have been involved in writing them. Just in case the US House is still looking for High Crimes and Misdemeanors.

The White House Council was notified in late April about the IRS, but, the President hadn't been included in those talks. It wasn't to that point yet because there was an ongoing investigation and President Obama is precluded from involvement in any investigation. It would be conclusion. It is an ethical issue.

It is my impression Congressman Issa knew about the IRS issue before the public or the President was aware. Evidently, Treasury was involved in the investigation and not conclusions were drawn at that time. Issa would know because I am sure he was receiving complaints.

Evidently, ABC has apologized for the Talking Points memo. Well, Ambassador Rice didn't make to Secretary of State now did she. I would think there is some liability by ABC, but, Rice will take on the chin. She shouldn't, but, she will. 

Evidently, Jonathan Carl authored this mess. He needs to come forward with the liar. I would consider that payment for the liability against the American people. We suffered, too. We don't have Ambassador Rice as a Secretary of State. Don't get me wrong, I think Secretary Kerry is magnificent, but, that isn't the point. The point is an African American woman was more than qualified. She had ambitions that were trashed by a major news agency. The American people have a grievance and while an apology is a good beginning, we need to know whom the liar was that maligned Ambassador Rice's good name.

I understand Jonathan Carl's source is a Republican Congressman. Perhaps it is the same one that outed a CIA agent involved with a Yemen cell to save lives at the Olympics. Evidently, the White House Press Secretary was correct when he stated Republicans fabricated the emails.

Oh, unfettered access is a worry for the Press. The meaning hasn't changed, that should be a point of solace. Unfettered doesn't include classified information that insure national security of any country or the safety of citizens. I am fairly confident that has always been the meaning of unfettered when it comes to the Press. The Press simply needs to follow their own ethical and professional standards and they should be fine.

Unfettered is the same today as a month ago or a year ago or a decade ago.

President Obama is not under siege or in a bubble or removed from the people or insulated by his staff. He isn't any of those ugly things people are saying these days. He is carrying out the responsibilities of his job. Maybe the Press needs to read his job description, I am quite sure he has.


I am grateful for AG Holder. I think he is doing a great job. 

President Obama is a fascinating tribute to American Exceptionalism. We all should be extremely proud of him. He will be considered one of the greatest presidents of this country. 

It is my most profound hope President Obama continues to hold the Middle Class and Poor in the palm of his hand. It is good thing.

The new National Debt is not 2.5% of GDP rather than 4%. There are complaints that will only be for the next ten years and there should be more restraint in spending. I don't think so. If we spend well, the 2.5 won't end in ten years. 

Oh, by the way, I think Senator Warren's suggestions have merit. You see the student loan interest rate is about making all students carry the burden for those that couldn't. That is Un-American. We need to change that paradigm before July. Appreciate it.

Have a better week.