The following post is a response to an op-ed piece published 1-26-2012 in the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/opinion/brooks-hope-but-not-much-change.html?ref=opinion).
There seems to be class of Americans who unrealistically expect instant change tailor made to their way of thinking despite the realites of government red tape, a two-party system, the broad spectrum of ideologies espoused by those involved in any national policy change, and the human tendency to stall those moving too fast for individual comfort.
This class seems to be almost as critical of the Obama administration as its Republican adversaries, who come off as wanting to be in charge simply because they believe they should.
Whatever the source of such banal commentary, the fact is no one facing as much deep-rooted, often irrational opposition to his every thought as Obama faces daily, is likely to make the sweeping changes so many who should know better are demanding of him and his administration. Even the integration of American schools took decades. Why would the same not be true of massive economic reform in the wake of the catastrophe of the previous decade?
In this climate of transparent political posturing and pettiness, even baby steps are solid evidence of painstaking effort behind the scenes. Moreover, the nature of politics dictates that the public be spoon fed popular ideas in order that a candidate maintains mass appeal. Why is this suddenly "disappointing" and an indication of promises unfulfilled?
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