The unfortunate public airing of what may or may not have been General McChrystal's innermost thoughts presented another difficult decision for the President.

By removing McChrystal and appointing Petreaus within hours of when the problem surfaced, Obama acquitted himself well. He showed respect for the command by waiting to personally meet with the commander, then appointed the best replacement possible. This swift, sound decision making has defused potential chaos in what is clearly an even far more more delicate situation than the agonizing oil spill.

For those who are so furious at every action of the President, I submit that this, like other decisions I have cited, is another example of very good, perhaps even courageous leadership.