Commander in Chief

I really have tried to be objective. I have tried to give the President the benefit of the doubt - as a person - despite the fact that I disagree with his priorities and approach relative to foreign and domestic policy.

But following the horrifying events at Ft. Hood this week, I watched his first public statement - when he finally got around to mentioning it - and came away questioning his sincerity. Today I learned that his schedule for the weekend has him in Camp David. He's the Commander in Chief. At least Constitutionally.

Contrast that with our former CiC:

Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, visited wounded soldiers and their families near the site of the worst mass shooting on an Army post in the United States.

The Bushes made their private visit to Fort Hood's Darnall Army Medical Center on Friday night. Bush spokesman David Sherzer said in an e-mail that the couple thanked Fort Hood's military leaders and hospital staff for the "amazing care they are providing."

I'm sorry, but that is the action and compassion of a real Commander in Chief.