After all, Obama is saying daily that we are in an “unprecendented” fix that requires new, bold and sweeping solutions. One would have to be brain dead (or a very foolish yes man) not to have an opinion of one's own about whether his bold, sweeping solutions are the best.

If tihe times were more tranquil, we'd have a more convivial winter and spring politically. But they are not, so we are not. In the past, there have been some rough arguments over spending or taxing or not taxing a few billions here or there. When people are grappling with proposed expenditures in the trillions, why would we expect less contention?

If Obama's actions turn out to work reasonably well, he'll be feted. If not, he will bear the burden of responsibility for choosing one way rather than another. he — and we — cannot have it any other way.

http://thepurplecenter.blogspot.com/

I don't really have much to say about the substance of this post.

The President is just working the bully pulpit.

He's supposed to do that.

I disagree that “its too soon to tell”. He's had exactly one month in office; and in that time, he's tackled this economic hydra in a reasoned, pragmatic way despite the political parlor games of BOTH parties. He's asked for ideas and solutions from ANYBODY who thinks they can contribute.

It's time to fish or cut bait.

I would hold the president to a higher standard than a bunch of partisan entertainers. Anyway I agree that's it's too early to tell and it's all just conjecture.