It could have gone like Desert One, or it could have gone like Son Tay

[OmahaBlueDog]

...and in spite of this, President Obama gave the order and what appears to have been a brilliantly executed Special Ops mission was performed flawlessly.

Thank you, Mr. President, and thanks to the planners who made this happen with no loss of American personnel.

[flamingdem]

1. Yes, it could have gone wrong and didn't whew nt

[JohnnyRingo]

2. He was very brave to OK this mission

Though some are reluctant to give credit, the blame would have been overwhelmingly on the president if it had gone bad.
Obama would have kissed another term goodbye tonight.