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Obama=FDR?

Posted on November 26, 2008 at 05:06 PM.

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What a striking cover to a recent issue of TIME magazine. I gotta say I don't know if any politician today can live up to those lofty expectations but Barack Obama is probably the best candidate.

I do like what Obama has done so far in his transition and I have a feeling that it's something FDR would do. It's not surprising given that in the preparations to his inauguration that Obama has been reading books on FDR and his administration. Obama has done some very crafty things such as the recent noon press conferences where he's been addressing the economic issues and what he feels needs to be done. Some may think that's highly egotistical of him but I think it sets a tone for the first 100 days. There has been talk that Obama may very well actually start his administration well before inauguration day.

Some media outlets question the makeup of Obama's cabinet pointing out that most of these people are Clinton era folks, while that may be true I don't think that's a harbinger of things to come. Obama is a very pragmatic and hard nosed politician. I don't think he'll let these people who have tons of experience override what he specifically wants to do. In my humble opinion I think it's a good thing to be surrounded by so many people who have experience and are steady hands at what they're doing. It allows for a smoother transition in that those people will know exactly how to do things and all Obama has to do is lay out policy which they would enact upon.

One last thing that i'm fairly impressed with is Obama's use of technology. He's already done a number of youtube "fireside chats" so to speak and I think this is something long overdue. Let's face it, very few people actually listen to the Presidential Radio Address but I'm willing to bet a lot more will actually watch Obama's speeches. There's also a plan to have other senior admin folks doing their own videos as well. This is not only a great way of utilizing technology but it also allows the Obama Administration's message to be heard and understood not only by Americans but by the entire world.

Comments

# 1 Shinyhubcaps @ Nov 26

Blogs... now political b/s comes to OS without being monitored/deleted like it is in the forums... I guess I won't be visiting the blogs much anymore.

# 2 SPTO @ Nov 26

Hey at least my last few blog posts weren't political SHEESH!

# 3 ghm125 @ Nov 26

would not want to be in his shoes at all with the way the USA is now he has his hands full.....may GOD be with him daily......

# 4 Chip Douglass @ Nov 26

Yeah, I hope he's nothing like the guy who helped curb the Depression, created Social Security, and provided great wartime leadership.

lolz.

# 5 matt8204 @ Nov 26

Obama still has much to prove as far as I'm concerned. I'm not buying into the hype and the media's constant ***-kissing of this guy. He may turn out to be a very good president, but let's reserve judgement before we idolize this guy.

And no, FDR's policies did NOT end the Depression. The onset of World War II and the increased production that it necessitated is what did the trick.

# 6 Hooe @ Nov 27

Though I am an admitted Obama supporter, I have to agree with Matt8204 right now. All Obama's election has provided him with is an opportunity to implement his platform in an attempt to better the country. Whether he can make good on that potential, only time will tell, but I'm not yet inclined to, as Dennis Green would eloquently put it, crown him.