"Left-Right, Hawk-Dove?"

Have you ever heard the terms "You can't have it both ways", or "You can't have your cake and eat it too"? Wouldn't it be great if we could satisfy our every wish and ambition? I wish I could eat as much as I like, without gaining weight, or exercising! Oh, what a wonderful world that would be to live in! I sometimes wish that my lawn could cut itself, and my bushes would reach an acceptable height and just stop there; my life would be so much simpler! Every goal comes at a cost; sometimes that cost is financial, sometimes physical and sometimes personal. If one starts a business, a financial cost is necessary; a certain risk is always present. The entrepreneur is always at the risk of losing his investment; it's a chance he must be willing to face. Every athlete must put his or her body at risk in the efforts to attain a championship; you know the phrase "no pain; no gain"; it is the mantra of most athletes. Most goals require an acceptance of risk of failure. Alienation of some people, when making decisions, is always a possibility when taking a stand on any issue. Abraham Lincoln said "You can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time; but you can't please all of the people all of the time." I believe there is no truer political axiom than Mr. Lincoln's observation. It is impossible to be "all things to all men", and by trying to do so you will end up being nothing to anyone.

Barack Obama is a man who wants to be "all things to all men" and now he is finding this to be a difficult path to walk. Mr. Obama wants social justice, yet he says he is not for "redistribution of wealth". Mr. Obama says he is Pro-America, yet he believes we should yield to United Nations' laws over our own Constitutional laws. He says he is pro-peace, yet we are bombing Libya. Unfortunately, for him, his military action is displeasing both the left and the right. The left is saying he has no business bombing anybody; and the right says his actions aren't strong enough! There is talk of "impeachment" over Mr. Obama's current decision about Libya; not from the Republicans, from the Democrats! Michael Moore, Dennis Kucinich, and CODE PINK are all ranting about Barack Obama. The love affair with the "left-wing loons" looks like it's over! I never thought I would see this happen to our "rock star" President! Most of the Republicans are remaining silent during this far left "feeding frenzy" and just enjoying the show. Conflicting statements from the Secretary of State and the White House Staff are contributing to this air of confusion that is being perceived from the Obama administration.

I can't wait to see what will happen next from our "pro business, social justice, pro-America, pro- world government, dove-hawk" Chief Executive! After nearly two and a half years in office, Barack Obama is still trying to be "all things to all men", and he is failing miserably. If Mr. Obama wants the respect of the American people, he must define who he is. He needs to stop being the candidate, and start being the President. Mr. President, please choose a path; even if some don't like you, you will, at least, have an identity!