Is OBAMA being a SISSY costing America?

When you think of America (up until recently) what do you think of as an iconic image? Many images probably come to mind, but I would think that most if not all of these images involve strength and pride. You think of a bald eagle, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, Teddy Roosevelt, a group of Marines raising a flag at Iwo Jima or a child sitting on a curb waving a flag during a 4th of July parade. The common thread amongst all of these is strength, character, decency and a promise of a bright future.