President Obama meets with members of his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House, on January 29, 2010. The President's chair is marked with a plaque engraved with the date of his inauguration. (White House Photo/Pete Souza)
As World Boils, Fingers Point Obama’s Way -- Peter Baker, New York Times
WASHINGTON — In this summer of global tumult, the debate in Washington essentially boils down to two opposite positions: It is all President Obama’s fault, according to his critics; no, it is not, according to his supporters, because these are events beyond his control.
Americans often think of their president as an all-powerful figure who can command the tides of history — and presidents have encouraged this image over the years because the perception itself can be a form of power. But as his critics have made the case that Mr. Obama’s mistakes have fueled the turmoil in places like Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, the president has increasingly argued that his power to shape these seismic forces is actually limited.
“Apparently,” he said in frustration the other day, “people have forgotten that America, as the most powerful country on earth, still does not control everything around the world.”
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My Comment: Getting blame for the problems of the world is one of the job requirements/responsibilities of being the occupant in the White House .... but my main beef is that it is only is now that the press (after almost 6 years) is finally pointing fingers.
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