Monday, August 24, 2009

A very significant essay on current political discontent

Just read: Fouad Ajami: Obama’s Summer of Discontent - WSJ.com

I tend to agree with Mr. Ajami's analysis, even though I would say that Republican opposition to the President has in many instances misread public concerns related to health care in America. And Republicans were responsible, through President Bush, for the biggest step toward national health care since Medicare/Medicaid with the Prescription Drug Benefit program, so as a party they lack credibility when now saying the government needs to stay out of health care.

The bigger issues that Mr. Ajami raises, though, are telling, and worth considering.

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