Sunday Morning Roundtable

Each Sunday I’ll take a cue from the Sunday morning political talk shows and encourage discussion and debate on a topic (usually political) from the week. No spin, no point of view from me, at least not initially, just a question for your commentary. This week’s topic:

President Obama this week announced the increase of US troops into Afghanistan, alienating many of his supporters on the Left. At the same time, he announced a time table for withdrawal, aggravating the Right. Was this a failed attempt by the President to please everyone which will instead result in satisfying no one? Or is this the President displaying leadership by defining a bold course no one thought about prior?