Is Obama the secret Muslim extremist that some wackos said he was during the presidential election? No, of course not. But those wackos won't be very pleased to hear that the president has plans to reach out to moderate elements of the Taliban.

The move was welcomed by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who said it was good to have American and Afghan policy aligned. Of course, he added, there are some elements of the Taliban that are beyond reconciliation. But of those that feel they have "no choice but to stay with the Taliban," he says they are welcome to return to their country.