Barak Obama

President Obama has changed his political fortunes in three bold strokes, re-invigourating his Presidency and showing his country and the world that he is made of much tougher stuff than a good many of his predecessors.

First it was doing the deals that pushed healthcare through. Next getting tough with Israel, something which should have happened a very long time ago. Finally warhead reduction with the Russians. All this shows two things. One the President can make things happen and is willing to go the mile. Two he understands that to have influence in the world the U.S has to back what is right and if that means slapping down favourites he will do that.

This is very refreshing. Such a contrast from the agressive, boasting, bullies of recent past. The President now walks tall.