Never in my "conscious adulthood", viz., a time when I seriously gave thought to our government, have I been in such agreement with the direction taken by our president. His budget was breathtaking in its adoption of virtually all that I could envision as taking our nation on a better course. Some agree with me, e.g., Eugene Robinson. Others, like David Brooks, are skeptical that such drastic change can actually be done successfully. Such concerns are understandable since the result of Obama's vision surely takes our nation onto a dramatic different course. Others, e.g., Rush Limbaugh, are angry and upset as I have been in the past (as in the recent eight years).
What do I like?
1. I like that we are at least tempering our war efforts. I am hoping that he rethinks our involvement in Afghanistan which is a real quagmire. I would have liked to have gotten out of Iraq totally and sooner, but I tend to agree that it is necessary to moderate that view based on the facts.
2. I like the redirection of the tax initiatives. There is a need for more revenue and those with the most are in the best position to do the most. However I am hoping that he sees the need for many, many more to contribute as part of the need to make healthcare universally available. While I remain a supporter of national healthcare with one card, I will accept anything as a means to get on the road that will ensure that everyone can access healthcare. I am a supporter of a board to review technology and medical practices so that only those that really make a positive difference are funded.
3. I surely am optimistic that there will be a healthcare bill that will make us all happy,
4. I agree totally with the need to redirect our efforts to modernize our energy program, with better access to green technology and improved transmission of electricity.
I am a happy camper!
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