Barack Obama's ability to spin words and seem to be everything to everyone is running smack into an unprecedented role for him: executive responsibility. When you actually make decisions, as opposed to voting present, well-written teleprompter speeches lose the effectiveness on those who are paying attention (admittedly a minority)/
Two lefties are enraged at Obama's position on preventive detention of Gitmo detainees.
Here is a blistering video from Rachel Maddow of MSNBC. And here is an equally blistering column from Ted Rall, who doesn't just disagree, but believes Obama is a phony (welcome to the club, Ted). Hat tip: Kyle-Anne Shiver and Big Fur Hat