Without apology, I say, "Fuck MSNBC."
Only a mentally challenged media dweeb would wonder why the CinC would keep himself and his large, easily recognizable airplane out of the way for a time.
Real leaders are going to pause, get hard facts, consult advisors, and make decisions, before holding some idiot journalistt's hand on this.
We don't need clinton era media spinning; we need real, mature leadership making the tough decisions and keeping calm.
I heard President Bush this morning. He sounded exactly right.
Ed