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By apologies, I was actually referring to Obama's recent statements about his mistakes. In other words, taking wrong steps. Those ended well, but, it may not always be that way (especially in the future, when his decisions are for more important matters). Those may have more impact on the public, and if they repeat a lot, and if things are still looking bad, people may get bored of those statements, and start to feel negative.
About Russia and China. It depends on their intentions. I doubt that Obama will want to sit quiet, if those countries start to become more aggressive. If you try to look as if you won't really take a step to stop them even if it is needed, these are the countries that may exploit that at the highest level. Especially Russia. The more economical strength it gains, and the more US looks to not care about it, they may start doing things their way. Which may kinda look Bush's way. In such case, we all know Europe will not do anything other than talking, so, it may depend on how US will act. A difficult position. You need to be very careful to not make a mistake and if Obama decides to act too peaceful (like waiting a lot more than needed), mistakes are bound to happen. Right now, Obama is exactly opposite of Bush, regarding being passive. This is a good thing in a peaceful world, but, when things got heated, it may be a weakness.
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