HUH? – AT 8:38 A.M. ET:  This, apparently, is the gang that can neither shoot nor talk straight, or even think straight.  From The Hill:

President Barack Obama on Sunday said that he has not yet ruled out the possibility of holding a trial for Guantanamo Bay terror suspects, but appeared bearish on the possibility of actually holding them.

In an exclusive interview with CBS News that aired before the Super Bowl, the president said that his administration must take into account the growing opposition to the trials among lawmakers and public officials in New York as well as the public.

"I have not ruled it out but I think it's important to take into account the practical, important issues at hand," Obama said of the trials.

COMMENT:  What, precisely, is the purpose of a statement like that?  The arrogance just overwhelms.  Why not just "rule it out," Mr. President?  Kill it.  It's a failed plan.  Nobody wants it except the prissy types from your Ivy League Justice Department, and the left wing of your party.  The mayor of New York City has spoken.  So has the governor.  So have the two senators. 

There's a time for even this president to understand that he answers to the people.  Apparently, that e-mail hasn't arrived.  Shall we all send?

February 8, 2010