Unlikely, and Interesting, Praise
Today’s column from David Brooks in the NY Times is filled with cautious praise for Obama’s early moves in terms of filling key positions in the upcoming administration. It is surprising, inasmuch as Brooks is a conservative Republican columnist, but not as surprising as one might think. Brooks is definitely part of the intellectual branch of the GOP, and considers events carefully — rather than going into attack mode regardless of the evidence. At any rate, his column is worth reading. He provides lucid insight into the thinking of many GOP insiders — though not necessarily into the thinking of the party rank-and-file. Take this quote from today’s column: “I’m trying not to join in the vast, heaving O-phoria now sweeping the coastal haut-bourgeoisie. But the personnel decisions have been superb.” I doubt we’ll ever hear Rush Limbaugh say anything like that.
My favorite quote from the column? Here you go: “And yet as much as I want to resent these overeducated Achievatrons … I find myself tremendously impressed by the Obama transition.” I’m all for inventing new words (ala “Achievatron”), as needed!
-Ship
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