I’m the biggest fan of the U.S. military there is, and if it weren’t for a disqualifying condition I’d probably be flying something with the stars and bars down the side of it.

So when I hear that President Obama is tabling the request to send more troops to Afghanistan at the request of his top commander in the field, gentle terms would suggest I was a bit peeved.

And then it was revealed that he had only talked to his top leaders in the ground once since taking office in January.  What a disgrace.

The President has the ultimate say on troop levels and mission strategy, and he is ultimately accountable for the lives of our soldiers in battle.

Personally I think he owes the families of those serving our great country a bit more time in the briefing room making command decisions than on television pitching some half thought out health care plan or traveling over seas to lobby for the Olympics.

The Commander-in-Chief’s true colors are starting to show, and it’s clear he has a tough time making a very serious and critical decision.

If the man doesn’t wish to talk to his commanders in the field, it’s only right that the troops be called home until we get someone in office that can make decisions about the fate of our soldiers.

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I tried listening to Obama’s speech last night, but got distracted doing other things.

I must say, Barack Obama is one of the most eloquent speakers I’ve listened to in a long time.  He has a way of telling you what you want to hear while getting you on board with what he wants to accomplish.  But maybe that’s the problem, he wants to accomplish so much that he really doesn’t focus on any one issue long enough to tell you how he plans to bring the endeavor to fruition.

As many readers of The Corner Office know, I’m not a big fan of big government, and quite frankly I believe most in Washington D.C. need a history lesson, and I’m not talking about going back to the civil war era.  The last 15 to 20 years would be a good start.

I’m tired of hearing about what Obama inherited; I really don’t care, and it seems like he’s trying to proactively cover his backside if by chance these billions of dollars he just printed don’t work out.

I really want this country to get back to taking ownership for one’s own self, and I believe that in the end, that’s what truly empowers Americans.

President Obama is a great speaker, but his words lack substance; details of how we’re going to get from point A to point B and not end up wishing we were back at point A.

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Dear Mr. President;

Good show, and good luck.

Please remember that you work for me, my neighbors, my friends, and the rest of my fellow Americans.  We will support you as long as you support us and our best interests.

My biggest request: Please work to restore our trust and confidence in our government; both sides of the isle.  The rest will follow.

Best regards,

Grant and the rest of The Corner Office

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