April 30, 2009
Four Insights from Obama's Press Conference
In a press conference void of spontaneity along a cafeteria line of generally superficial questions, it takes a microscope to find insights. But here are four.1. What's been going on inside the Beltway while the media attention has been focused on the resurrection of the "torture" issue? The President offered an answer in his opening statement."The second thing I'd like to mention is how gratified I am that the House and the Senate passed the budget resolution today that will serve as an economic blueprint for this nation's future. I especially want to thank Leader Reid, Speaker Pelosi, all the members of Congress who worked so quickly and effectively to make this blueprint a reality." (Source) So Congress was preparing to spend trillions while our attention was elsewhere.2. When will Gitmo be closed exactly? Sounds like it already is. Another example of President Obama's self-actualizing language event capability. "We have...(Read Full Post)