Unjust Criticism

It is not a surprise when your harshest critics pile on, but when more mainstream idealogues and loyal supporters do, it gives one pause. Today I have heard from all philosophical perspectives a dump on President Obama for picking March Madness winners, to slowness on a Libyan response, to hiding during the nuclear crisis to an absence of leadership on the budget and I say....Good. Good, because a patient, thoughtful, intelligent and reasonable President, not prone to overreact is better than a quick on the trigger, hasty and irrational President. Look what waiting has gotten us..an Egypt that is not only pursuing democracy, but has offered military support for Libyan rebels. Imagine that, an Arab nation pledging military support for a campaign. Imagine a U.N. that can decide something without the bully aggression of a United States, having just passed Action 1973 with international support against the dictator Gadaffi.
As far as Japan, we now have a legitimate call from our President about our safety from radiation because he listened to experts and made a responsible and clear judgement. Imagine, that, clear judgement during an awful situation. Congress is beginning to march toward some sort of budget compromise with Republicans actually turning away from the tea party. Imagine that, letting Congress do what the Constitution requires it to do..pass a budget. The President has set an agenda, now Congress needs to respond. Those Democrats complaining about the absence of Presidential leadership on the budget ought to stop whining and do their jobs. If they cannot beat back Republican opposition and get the people on their side, it is their fault. So, having Mr. Obama thinking before acting, reasoning before jumping and evaluating before deciding, is something we haven't had in a long time. And by the way, March madness rocks. Where are you Americans for reason and truth?