Great leaders don't look back

You hear the media talk about what a great leader Obama is. Again, just because they say so doesn't make it true. No doubt the man can talk. His cadence, rhythm, and presence are impressive. And yes his rise to the presidency is inspirational. But someone needs to talk about substance and true leadership.

Obama needs to stop looking back and blaming and engaging the past administration. He is the president - act like it. Rise above the din. He needs to tell congress to let go of the whole interrogation fiasco. He (and his press secretary) need to ignore Rush and Cheney and all the rest. If this administration wants to deal with the war on terror differently then fine, do so. History will judge the results.

All great leaders accept the situation they walk into. Of course they don't ignore the past. They learn from it and move forward. They don't dwell on it and place blame.

Remember the campaign? This guy is supposed to be different. He needs to start acting like it.