The "Return" of Hardball

I could be wrong here. But it's really starting to look like our pal, Chris Matthews, is starting to reclaim that independent streak of his. I mean, granted, the fellow had a lot of ground to make up to get there and all (the fact that he basically tanked for Obama, made that idiotic thrill-up-the-leg comment, etc.) but, seriously, he seems to be heading in a positive direction at least.....................................................................................On the President's Afghan policy (or should I say, lack of a one?), for example, Matthews has been exceedingly critical and questioning of it. He basically referred to it as a reconstitution of the French Foreign Legion. Seriously. And even on other key issues such health care and the economy, he's been skeptical - to say the least...................................................................................Now, granted, the fact that Matthews works over at MSNBC/is constantly surrounded by folks who'd literally make Karl Marx look moderate - that is clearly something that COULD be clouding my assessment. But, I don't know. The guy really does seem to be revving up his mojo - thankfully so, from my perspective.