It's written from the perspective of aggrievement about Obama's lack of 'resolve' -- i.e., the perspective of the foreign policy class.
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On the other hand, Obama's reluctance to draw rash conclusions and over-hype supposed threats can be seen as one of his better qualities.
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Another piece could've been written from that perspective. But it wasn't, because WaPo -- as ever -- reflects views of the establishment.
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The lingering resentment about that and other aspects of his Russia policy definitely inform this article.
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Stunning how so many otherwise intelligent liberals are sharing this article furiously as ultimate proof of Russian hack of US election.
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No, I'd say that was an example of him capitulating to establishment consensus. But relatively speaking, he was reticent.
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If the "sourcing" was so "deep" in the Russian govt, why didn't the message come *before* the alleged hacking instead of *after* the hacking
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Obama didn't do anything because he thought
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They seem to want it both ways. Our ICs are brave, smart, and should be trusted! The Russians beat them like they stole something.
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Yea! How could he allow those Reds to put their missiles in Cuba!?
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If it was they could have led with legit alt headline: Admin "choked", officials say
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Could it be that Obama had his doubts about the evidences presented to him?
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The dichotomy between today's rhetoric and the actual scope of the action is puzzling, given the alleged magnitude of the crisis.
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So wait. You are saying there was Russian action?
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