Good morning tkc,
Let me start, I found his 'tie' a distraction. It might sound petty, but impressions matter.
He is in conflict with himself.
What is the goal?
What about Assad?
What about the rebels?
What happens now that Putin doesn't want strikes as part of the deal if Assad doesn't follow through?
He's not tough, his back is to the wall, he won't get the votes.
So, if Assad doesn't turn over the WMD's will he strike without asking for a vote?
Americans do NOT want this. The Congress doesn't even want to go on record with a vote...
And... meanwhile we have the debt ceiling looming!
This SUCKS! He looks like a lame duck way too soon.
I don't know HOW he deals with this, but I hope he finds a way, a way that gains support from the majority!
Remember, I voted twice for him, so I'm on his side, most of the time...

DO SOMETHING!