There are ample indications that Obama hasn't given up his dreams of overhauling health care. As a result, he is about to explode another economic nuke (more uncertainty) at the worst possible moment.
Brooks gets it right in that any attempt to redesign the entire economic control system is doomed for failure, in the best of times. In the current situation, it's akin to trying to rewire an airliner's control system while it is hurdling to earth at 600 knots. The passengers aren't going to like the ride.
NOTE: I do agree with Paul K. that Brooks is delusional in that Republicans/conservatives are going to be swept back into power if Obama fails. If he fails, the entire political class FAILS.
Well, might not that depend on one's definition of "conservative"? There seems to be a move toward reaffirming the 10th Amendment. The last time opposition to State sovereignty could be considered liberal rather than authoritarian was probably abolition.
Posted by: James Bowery | February 24, 2009 at 06:13 PM
"If he fails, the entire political class FAILS." (J.Robb)
This would open up opportunities for "outsiders" to attain power in America. Somehow I can't see the current political class allowing this to happen?
Posted by: Seerov | February 25, 2009 at 09:55 PM