“War has a momentum of its own and it carries you away from all thoughtful intentions when you get into it. Today, if we went into Iraq, like the president would like us to do, you know where you begin. You never know where you are going to end.” IfsKnowsWarEndsTodayPresidentIntentionIraqThoughtfulCarrieWhere You AreDo You KnowMomentumWhere You Are Going Author:George F. Kennan
“Obama's the most thoughtful-sounding president I can remember. He seems to be saying what he wants to say, and that is a great relief. He always sounds like he's thinking about what he's saying while he's saying it, and that's a rare thing in politicians.” ThinkingWantI CanSeemsRememberSoundPresidentPoliticianThoughtfulReliefRare Things Author:Roy Blount, Jr.
“It was easy to make fun of Bush, but it was sort of like shooting fish in a barrel and it didn't really feel all that good because it was so easy to do. I would much rather live under a thoughtful president. Even if it makes it harder to be funny about politics, it makes it more interesting to be funny about politics.” IfsFeelsFunEasyPresidentInterestingHarderFishesShootingThoughtfulBarrels Author:Roy Blount, Jr.