Obama, always one step ahead, what's his next move?

[Onlooker]

We all have praised Obama for being one step of the opposition, how brilliant he is, the consummate chess player. What do you think he's up to? He knows that Trump is a lunatic and is dangerous to the people he's sworn to protect, so what's is Obama's end game?

He did next to nothing while Putin attacked our democratic elections, and has said he will retaliate. But, he hasn't. What game do you think Obama is playing?

After Comey released the letter to Congress, Obama did nothing and said nothing. What clever thing is Obama up to?

As the evidence mounts of Comey's corrupt efforts to influence the election, one would think that Obama would throw him out on his ass and launch an investigation. But, no, Comey's still in charge. What clever move is Obama planning?

Despite Trump's reckless statements and radical appointments, Obama himself seems to be personally laying down the red carpet for Trump. Do you think it's a trap?

Obama may be able to appoint Garland during the lame duck Congress, but Obama appears to be leaving it to Trump to choose the next Supreme Court Justice. What game do you think Obama is playing?

For 8 years, we've marveled at Obama the chess player, the strategist, the one who outsmarted Congress even when they blocked his every effort, so surely Obama is up to something. What do you think it is? What's his final move?

[shraby]

1. I keep thinking of his "please proceed governor" in his debate.

Give a man some space and he just might step in the loop of the snare and upend himself.

[gordianot]

2. I doubt the public will hear about cyber retaliation.

[pangaia]

3. I really, really hope I am wrong..

but I just hope he didn't say, "fuck this shit. I've put up with 8 years of it, I'm going on vacation. Let somebody else fix it."

[underthematrix]

4. President Obama has done everything he can do. He told democracy was on

the line and THEY voted for Trump. As President of the United States, he's required to ensure a peaceful transition of power. Even though the election was rigged, an outcome has been declared and he must operate on the basis of that declaration.


I think President Obama has already started his response to Russia.

[pnwest]

5. The only thing that will give me any kind of hope

for a less-than-apocalyptic future is if he'd put Garland on the court. It would also be such an immensely enjoyable final "fuck you".