DOES IT MATTER WHETHER HE'S PRAGMATIC OR WEAK...:

Obama, Going Along to Get Along (Jackson Diehl, April 5, 2009, Washington Post)

What's striking about Obama's diplomacy, however, has been his willingness to embrace the priorities of European governments, Russia and China while playing down -- or setting aside altogether -- principal American concerns. [...]

For many around the world, Obama's diplomacy will certainly look like a refreshing change from that of George W. Bush. Yet in Washington, some may compare it to his handling of early domestic legislation, where he has allowed congressional Democrats to take control and set priorities. Is the new president shrewd and pragmatic about using his power at home and abroad -- or too passive, even weak?

...once you acknowledge that the two are indistinguishable?

Posted by Orrin Judd at April 6, 2009 5:57 PM