Some Have a Way With Words

I suppose I could always write about Obama’s proposed stimulus package and critique the view he holds on the government’s ability to solve economic crises. But why should I do that when others do in such a fine manner? Awesome article listed below, check it out.

Skeptical of Obama\'s Stimulus Plan – Jonah Goldberg

No Learning Curve For Obama

George senior had it.  Bill had it.  To a certain extent, George junior had it.  Each of the last three presidents had a time prior to, or in the early weeks of their presidencies to get used to the job, largely free from any kind of large scale crisis.  In the case of George H.W. Bush, a stint in the Vice President’s office during some critical days in the final years of the Cold War had given him a good taste of what the job entailed.  The next two presidents drew on their experience as governors.  Essentially, these guys had a learning curve in their favor.  President-elect Obama has no such curve.  With the Israeli invasion of Gaza and new reports on unemployment rates in the US, Obama is already being expected to make changes, and drastic ones, beginning day one.

But will that happen?  Chances are, Congress will have to be wooed and persuaded to accept some of Obama’s more radical plans while his foreign policy heads are increasing likely to respond to current crises in much the same manner as the previous the administration.  Obama will be forced to reckon with interests that backed him expecting change, yet not receiving any tangible results in the short term.  The political outcome may not be a dramatic reduction in support for Obama, but it won’t help his political capital in the long term, that’s certain.

Ultimately, Obama will have to demonstrate that the time between November 12 and January 20 was time well spent in planning and preparing to implement his policies and leadership style.  Not much can be said at this point except to acknowledge the nonexistent time Obama will have to iron the wrinkles in his administration.