Reply #15: For the first time, I am worried about Obama's lack of foreign policy experience.

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That was a concern for me when he was running, but I thought he would consider Kerry's advise and he would be there to assist him. Now, it appears he is more concerned with image rather than good policy. And, if he is listening to Clinton more and more- who has no real experience either-then this is very upsetting.
I have read comments from several Clinton supporters who blame Pres. Obama for the inconsistent messages our SOS has made. They say Obama has no sure footing in this arena. Personally, I to am getting the feeling he does not want to be viewed as weak, and will go along with the hawk position to avoid this tag.
If after weeks of talks and supposedly thoughtful discussions he arrives at the same recommendations and the same troop levels as McChrystal, with no real new policies or goals, than this exposes his inexperience. And, you know, the right will use this against him saying he wasted much time arriving at the position they said he should have taken months ago.

I hope Pres. Obama gets his act together. I hate to even say this, but if things don't improve he is only going to have one term. And, I really want to support our Democratic president.