Cheney 1, Obama 0 in unexpected showdown
[Barack Obama v. Dick Cheney: Just the facts]
In light of last night’s foiled terror plot in the Bronx, the debate on terrorism has found its way back to the front page. Despite the fact that the issue was a low priority in November, the recent spat between the former VP and Obama shows that when it comes to the surface, the GOP still looks very strong.
I didn’t realize Dick Cheney was now the leader of the Republican Party, but as long as Obama keeps paying attention to him, the right is looking much better. Obama’s premise that America is now more dangerous because of our detainment of terrorists at Guantanamo Bay is so utterly ridiculous that there is almost anyone could look good arguing against that. (Which, of course, means John McCain has to back Obama on the issue: God forbid he do anything to oppose a Democrat). What makes it even worse is that Obama’s solution to put the prisoners in American jails on actual American soil is downright offensive to American sensibilities.
The even greater advantage in this instance is that Cheney actually does have a long line of experience in foreign affairs, and Obama has absolutely none. Obama also has not read up on the Bronx plot, nor has he ever seen an episode of Gangland. Just because someone is behind bars does not mean that they can’t form a criminal enterprise and communicate with cells. If the Bloods and MS 13 can do it, why wouldn’t Taliban or al Queda? Muslima terror groups would be entering a system that produced the likes of the would-be terrorists in New York: criminals who have coverted to Islam while in prison. Obama’s plan is foolish, naive, and irresponsible.
Cheney needs to keep hammering away, because what he is saying resonates, and, simply, makes a hell of a lot more sense. Not to mention, the polls are showing some love for Cheney.
