100 Days of Barry O.

Of course there is people far more qualified than yours truly to analize this, but I got caught in the spirit of the moment with the 2008 election and right then and there I promised to come back to President Obama within the first 100 days.

This is me and my issues. I'll try to be fair.

The war in Iraq is not over yet, but then, that is exactly what I expected. At least the parameters towards the final safe return of the troops have been established . It has been a suprising turn of events worthy of mention the change of strategy in regards to Afghanistan, which is perhaps, the greatest achievement of this administration in foreign policy.

Latin American issues do not seem to be moving fast enough. The promise of a comprehensive immigration reform within the first 100 days has been delayed, rightfully so in order to deal with more pressing issues, like the economy. That can be forgiven. However, and I consider this the great border fumble is the escalating situation in regards to the cartels. I honestly do not think money should be invested (on USA's part) to try and combat this situation without a guarantee that these contributions will not fall in the wrong hands. Mexico should have more accountability, the USA should not be stuck with the bulk of the effort.

Israel relations, the war on terror that is no longer called War on Terror... thesse issues have not yet been put to the test. I'm just happy... however the ill predictions of Joe Biden still loom over our heads .... LOL

The economy, is a gamble and we all know it. I just hope it all works out. You know W. is not the only cowboy... as Obama has shot a couple of the hip when it comes to dispose of money. It is a 50/50 and I hope it all succeeds, for our own sake.

Then there are the things the press have been covered for good or ill...

Finally there is a first dog... the good about it, the girls are happy... the down side it was not the mutt everybody was hoping for, but is their loss if they didnt get a sato...

Chavez, the hand shake., the book... who the hell cares, had Obama not said hello, then he would have had no manners (palo si boga...)
The Castro brothers are another thing. I guess the big lesson to be learned out of the negotiation table is that all negotiations should be bilateral and that Fidel actually rules the place still.
On the bright isde, it is good to see families being able to connect again.
North Korea... good it didnt come to much, but it wouldn't hurt to be able to get a binding resolution next time.
For the love of God, do not massage the Queen and the King of Saudi is not a dwarf, keep your back straight!!!!
Airforce One is a flying house sir, make sure you know who is at the wheel all the time an don't fly it close to the Statue of Liberty... EVER, AGAIN.

Looking forward to the next 100