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"The president-elect's reversal on Guantanamo shows that criticism from supporters when he deserves it is vital, not a gift to the Republicans"
Well it maybe that but then again it may be something else. For one thing he really shouldn't need pressure from below and without in order that he does the right thing. A man who is a good leader should do exactly that lead.
So bearing that in mind it might have been other considerations that brought about that press release.
Maybe he didn't like being obliged to have to comment on Cheney's unasked for advice during the t.v interview. Maybe the Newsweek article got up his nose. Or maybe the fine illustration that accompanied the article caused him to think he needed to put some distance in thinking between him, an incoming prez. and Cheney an outgoing vice, a bit quickly unless he started to look like Cheney's lackey.
The simple manoeuvring between two suits for advantage might be the more accurate and dreary interpretation of events.
In other words a cross between a bit of arm wrestling and a pissing competition between an old lag seen better days and a young highly perfumed prince.
Not pretty and smells something awful.
