Credit Where it's Due

by Tom Wise

So, Mr. Obama killed Mr. bin Laden, did he?

Let’s say for the sake of the argument that bin Laden is really dead (is he?). Let’s stipulate that bin Laden was killed on the day “they” say he was killed (was he?). Let’s give Obama credit for the “go” order (should we?). Great. Settled. Obama killed Osama.

I guess we should expand on this aggressiveness a bit. Obama has also strafed Pakistan and Yemen, sent invisible boots to Libya, and threatened various Podunk dictators like Assad and Mubarak (mostly when they’re already being pummeled). So, OK, Obama is a tough guy, ay? Sure. Why not. Go with it.

Expanding further on foreign policy, he sure is a barnburner with the bowing and apologizing. Doesn’t really give America the same look of backbone as does breaking down Qaddafi’s door. I don’t think the Veep telling Chinese officials that their forced abortion policy is “cool” really sends a great moral fiber message either. On the other hand, he sure is gracious to allow Brazil and other nations to make off with our (yes, OUR) oil. Treaty-wise, I just don’t think playing nice with the BRIC nations is going to pan out well for the rest of us. But maybe the Prez is thinking about retiring in Rio. Now, when it comes to our neighbors, Obama is downright sporting. After all, Mexico is just a hoot and a holler (or a rape and a pillage). It’s good he doesn’t interfere in their fiestas and bazookas... right?

So, grading on the curve (or over the cliff), we have to give Obama’s international relations at least a “C” for Chinese.

We nevertheless must leave this cheerful fantasy world of free trade and goodwill to perform autopsy on his domestic dealings (mainly because the patient appears dead). Starting with freedom, I think we’d better look elsewhere. That Bill of Rights is just a nettle for that guy. Too much free press, too many guns, and too many states with rights. Yep. However, on the economy and jobs, that’s where he really shines. Apparently, he’s created 2.5 million jobs. Unfortunately, he’s also lost 8.5 million jobs. That’s a binge and a purge. Speaking of binges, the debt is really looking healthy, like regulars at a barbecue joint (I mean fat, if you didn’t get that one). Even so, infrastructure. What about it? I mean, energy independence. Knock, knock. Who’s there? The EPA to shut you down. Well, education anyway. Or re-education, as the case may be.

OK, look... No, make that “look away.” It’s a train wreck.

So, the report card is:

Domestic F

International C

Athletics¹ B+

Living High on the Hog A+

Demeaning² B

¹ He’s not that good a golfer. That's the word from Trump. And he barely ever dunks anymore.

² The grade is mediocre because he just keeps riffing the same stuff over and over and over and over. Also, he can’t take it on the flipside.