Tough guy, huh?

By Richard K. Barry

You can call me... "Mr. President."

Is it possible President Obama has seen one too many episodes of The Sopranos or perhaps slipped away recently for a Robert De Niro film festival? How else to account for his recent comments in defence of Susan Rice:

When they go after the UN ambassador... because they think she's an easy target, then they've got a problem with me.

Whoa! And you don't want a problem with me. Fuggedaboutit.

I like the defense of Ambassador Rice. I like this new-and-improved post-election president, but it might take some getting used to.

(Cross-posted at Lippmann's Ghost.)