[Moneyguy1]

Joe...You really believe that the prez is doing what he thinks is right for the country or simply acting out of pure stubbornness? I have tried to give the administration the benefit of the doubt on a number of things but have concluded that, no matter the public is not privy to all the info the admin has, the administration forges ahead with pre-determined plans, not considering the long-term consequences. It seems, to me, to be in danger of evolving into a Messiah complex.

Compromise is the foundation of our form of government. If the president vetoes the funding bill. is this not the purest form of ego? Could he not sign it, accept the funding and then begin negotiating the dates for withdrawal? Which is more important? The immediate need for cash or a date a year or more away that could be negotiated if circumstances change?

BTW...I am not a fan of John Kerry, but I do believe that character assasination is not something I like to see. He was there, we were not (even though I was serving at the time off the coast of the US). Respect him for going and not receiving deferrments.