On Fear and Failure

Washington Post syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer has a devastating critique of the opening weeks of the Obama presidency. What makes the analysis most withering is the extent to which Mr. Krauthammer shows that President Obama's mis-steps result from a betrayal of his own stated principles.

The President has famously, and foolishly, expressed concern that a talkshow host wishes him to fail. He might want to pay more attention to the extent his own actions are furthering that wish.