I apologize if my comments seemed disparaging. I was merely saying that Obama’s comments lowering expectations have penetrated into mainstream consciousness and most Americans do not expect a quick fix.

Actually, I have been mulling over a post that would address what I believe is the best means to deal with these problems. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t get us out of this crisis, but our economy may be better off in the long run.

Here is what I was responding to, “Yet, most Americans will weather hard times if they can see some light at the end of the tunnel. It is time for Mr. Obama to truly level with the American people. There is no end in sight.”

The point of my comment was that I believe that President Obama is leveling with us to the best of his ability at this point. Nobody really knows how to solve this problem, so how can he say anything other than what is obvious right now without creating false hope? At least he is saying something about it.

The larger issue with all of this is that there is no magic bullet solution to solving this problem. Economists and others have theories on what has worked well in the past and there are critics on both sides willing to fight to the death for which way they propose it will go. Perhaps you should do an article educating us simpletons on the not so obvious. What is the best way for this bank bailout to be handled?

He has been honest in saying that we won’t get out this crisis very soon. However, that is obvious to any one that is even casually following this crisis. No, he compromised on the stimulus plan when there was no need. If this bank bailout isn’t handled correctly, that could be the last straw.

Honestly, I think President Obama has been leveling with us. The problem is larger than anyone has ever had to deal with and unfortunately, this was something that has been decades in the making. The economic crisis has been going on for at least the last couple years of Bush’s administration, he just chose not to comment or address these issues in light of pushing for this war.

interesting. so if the country takes over the banking..
barack might actually become the furer after the 2nd American revolution. this oughta be a sci fi novel..

just a thought from dr apocalypse