On 2010-10-11, at 8:53 PM, Wojtek S wrote:
> As to the reason why Obama admin failed to punch back - I agree with
> your point on being subservient to wall street etc., but rhetoric and
> reality are two different things. They could be subservient and
> publicly bash them…
That's right, and while they would have alienated the directly self-interested banks and insurance companies, it's conceivable that if they had been bolder in policy and pronouncement they would not only have rallied their own base, but the support of a not inconsiderable number of opinion and decision makers at the top who believe the country's infrastructure and financial, energy, and healthcare systems all need a deep overhaul in order to compete.