A great day. Kudos to the Navy Seals for the flawless operation. Our military is the only aspect of government that runs efficiently these days, as has been proven so many times since Desert Storm. And kudos to the President for ordering the strike, which must run contrary to everything he believes. I'm sure he would rather have brought Bin Laden to trial, but the demands of the office sometimes outweigh personal beliefs. In terms of the overall war on terror, this is a significant victory. I'd wondered if Bin Laden had any more sway, as it was believed he was living in a cave. Given that he was ensconced in a mansion, he must have had a lot of power. His death will save lives in the long run, but the war on terror will continue for decades, if not centuries. The only mystery is its reach and depth. Has Obama's re-election been guaranteed? Perhaps, but recall how high George Bush Sr.'s approval rating was following the action in Kuwait. The recession, a rather mild one at that, undid him, as well as his glancing at his watch during the debate with Bill Clinton. The economy is infinitely weaker right now, and there are as many negative as positive signs about its future condition. The best thing he has going for him is the lack of a bonafide contender for the Republican nomination. Even if he loses the senate, he may be appointing two Supreme Court justices, which will swing the court left, and he may circumvent congress by having the EPA and other departments initiate mandates, moves that may already be underway. In terms of politics, the election is light years away. One thing that can definitely be said, at least in terms of national defense, Obama is better than Jimmy Carter.
On this date in 1945, with the allies tightening the noose, Adolf Hitler killed himself. Today is also Holocaust Memorial Day. Long live Israel. God bless America.
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