While I remain a hopeful supporter of Obama, I am seeing signs of traditional politics intruding rapidly and strongly into his repertoire. In so many instances, Obama is now "changing his tune". Time table for getting out of Iraq, renegotiating NAFTA, abiding by the rules of public funding for the general election, energy policy issues, e.g., use of biofuels, have become instances of change that concerns someone like myself.
David Brooks' scathing column on the two Obamas (Dr. Obama vs. Fast Eddie)did justice to these concerns.
At the same time, there is a need for political astuteness. Naiveness is not a quality that needs to be associated with the President. Brooks closes his column by indicating the Obama is "the most effectively political creature we’ve seen in decades".
For the moment, then, I remain hopeful that his effectiveness can be coupled with his pledge to change the way our government operates.
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