Obama: Part II

Just a couple of hours ago, I finished reading an article criticizing Obama's foreign policy. Now, the same publication, Foreign Affairs, published an article about what Obama has done right regarding foreign policy. here: . I'm not even done with the article yet, but I realize something. I like Obama's ideologies, or his big picture ideas. I've noticed that when there is praise about him, it's about his overarching viewpoints, whereas, when he's criticized, it's about specific instances. I think that's why I'm defensive about him...because I still agree with what he's generally about. Everyone makes mistakes, and politics IS extremely tricky; you can't just do whatever you want. Although, I have to say, I am a little saddened about his allowing Shell to drill for oil in the Arctic. As the Sierra Club stated, it's a little confusing given his past decisions which have been FOR the environment. But even when I disagree with something, I can see how maybe he had to do it, and he usually says something about it being a tough decision, or something similar.