Obama: Who's in charge?

Today was an interesting day. Barack Obama left yesterday after a visit to Alaska to go to Japan (I am not sure why). Then the news broke this morning that the economy continues to melt down. Then the announcement that the terrorists responsible for 9/11 would be tried in New York. And then, the end of the line for the White House Attorney. And the replacement will be the husband of the White House Communications Director who was canned after losing a stupid battle against Fox news. What do these things have in common?

One. That they are all distractions. A series of announcements were made during the Friday news cycle when most people are not paying attention.

Two. That the President is one of the distractions.

Three. Someone other than the President is calling the shots.

We live in really strange times.

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