Look, no one is perfect and that includes Barack Obama. With that said, I believe that he is likely to prove to be the greatest leader in the history of this country and has already shown that he is the most thoughtful, effective and the brightest in recent memory.
I believe that under his leadership this country will achieve its full potential and the greatness that we are capable of.
With all that said, it can be the little things, that are easy for people to understand that can change the game, even though on their own they are not actually foundationally critical.
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I just watched Larry Summers on ABC try to explain the AIG bonus situation..........that dog did not hunt.
If President Obama does not rapidly get on top of this situation and do everything (whether advisers say it is legal or not) to stop this insanity this story could make him loose so much credibility as to threaten his own agenda.
I do not know if it is possible, but this needs fast and swift action. Something as bold as Monday, nationalizing AIG, firing the top layer of management and immediately freezing any bonuses.
I realize in the scheme of things this is not the most critical issue but psychologically his actions this next week have the power to aid or destroy those items that are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!