Thanks to sisyphus for setting this up - we are indeed at the cusp of some interesting times. I concur with his view that Obama and his machinery are not generating the torque they need to, and it feels as though the engine is sputtering, wheezing and coughing.
Those of you who have not read "Rhetorical Questions" by James Fallows in the Atlantic Monthly should definitely do so (http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200809/fallows-debates) - James Fallows is a thorough journalist (btw, he was one of the speech writers for Carter) leaves us with the conclusion that if Obama were to be our next President he would indeed be a "thinking President."
But, therein lies the worry as well - just as most successful startups are made by star salesmen who can cease the opportunity and fire before necessarily aiming; we need some fire power from Obama's camp to lead the way and not be led into responding to the Swift Boat spin room.
It is indeed time for the Democrats to keep the people they got into the tent, as the edges are flapping violently. From backward square leg it looks as though the ball did hit both the bat and the pad ;-). Time for some aggressive batting despite the chucking!
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Great post! And you're right on point about Obama being a "thinking" president. This came through in the Rick Warren forum two days ago, as Obama gave long, thoughtful answers to difficult questions.
Unfortunately the American media and public prefers to traffic in sound-bites.
Then again, the current occupant of the White House has proven without a doubt that the ability to get elected and the ability to govern are very different skills!
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