Don't expect a military strategy on 'Thursday before long weekend'

You think?

Bottom line on Obama remarks: Syria strikes look unlikely. Assistance to Iraq will continue as long as government moves to bring Sunnis in.

— Julian E. Barnes (@julianbarnes) August 28, 2014

@julianbarnes wouldn't the range of options Hagel is putting together include strikes?

— David B. Larter (@DavidLarter) August 28, 2014

There’s certainly a lot to consider.

But don’t worry. We’re sure they’re working on all these issues as we speak.

Thursday before long weekend. SecDef out. Obama has said no Syria strikes. What does the pentagon VIP lot look like? pic.twitter.com/9WAJIhf9Of

— Julian E. Barnes (@julianbarnes) August 28, 2014

Fore!