EXPERIENCE VS. COMMON SENSE

Experience might provide skill, determination, will to react to a pending attack from an enemy across the sea. But it can't guarantee common sense to make the right judgment when events get out of hand and demand responsible response instantly.

Commander in Chief's awakened late at night to deal with crisis situation that's threatening safety, security of the nation. Does he exercise his right to order military might to fight? He might. He opts, instead, for diplomatic negotiation to prevent a confrontation.

This is not a decision he alone, the president, should make. He takes the problem to those appointed to advise. Surprise! Best suggestion: "A-BOMB ANNIHILATION!" President's wary, very scary. Calls call in the military. Generals gung-ho. "THE WAY TO GO! "

President, doubts. Consults those with ten fingers and ten toes. Lays out the cons and pros. Discussion goes on, on, on. Some say "YES." Some Say "NO!" Some say "UH-OH!" Skeptics warn: "BEWARE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES!" : Pessimists add: "CONSEQUENCES IMMENSE! " Budget Busters ask: "WHAT ABOUT EXPENSE?" Fence Sitters urge: "STAY ON FENCE ABOUT DEFENSE." Experts agree: "WE DON'T SHIVE A GIT"

President's a creep. Just wants to sleep. Yawns: "ENOUGH! HANG TOUGH. CALL THEIR BLUFF." Message to the enemy: "DROP DEAD!"

President goes to bed. Bombers soar overhead.
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END THIS NATION'S TRAUMA,
ELECT BARACK OBAMA!