Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, President Obama has opted for the worst case scenario.  The horrific deaths of that Jordanian pilot, the Japanese hostages and the American girl has resulted in Obama asking congress to congratulate him on doing a good job.  The following wording is incredible:

Whereas President Obama has repeatedly expressed his commitment to working with Congress to pass a bipartisan authorization for the use of military force for the anti-ISIL military campaign; and

 Whereas President Obama has made clear that in this campaign it is more effective to use our unique capabilities in support of partners on the ground instead of large-scale deployments of U.S. ground forces: Now, therefore, be it…

He is not just asking for authorization, he is asking congress to ratify his strategy for fighting ISIS.  He then adds wording which makes it impossible for him or any other future President, to change strategies. This authority specifically precludes the use of “enduring offensive ground combat operations.”   This is a recipe for failure.

To make things worse Obama said that the decision to invade Iraq was ill advised.  No matter how you look at this, it is insulting to every member of congress who supported that resolution.  Many of them were Democrats.

This puts congress and the country in a very tough position.  Congress would actually like to give authorization to fight ISIS, but they would be insane to approve his proposed resolution.  It is just one more example of the arrogance and ignorance of this man.

The only good news is that time is running out on the Obama administration.  The following countdown clock may provide some comfort:

http://www.270towin.com/2016-countdown-clock/

As I write this, there are 635 days, 9 hours, 37 minutes and 10 seconds until we elect a new President.  There is zero chance that person will be Barack Obama.  That seems like a long time, but it isn’t.  By this time next year we will already be through the early part of the presidential primary season.  Obama is leaking power by the minute.  His ability to do further damage to the country diminishes every day.  I wish it were sooner but I am comforted by the stark reality that the clock is ticking and time stops for no man, including Barack Obama.

TDM