Barack Obama is not an economist... [View All]

[kentuck]

Contrary to popular opinion, he is not a genius on every subject. Economics is one of those areas where he depends on the advice of others to guide him. Several progressives are questioning his appointment of the new Treasury Secretary, Tim Geithner. Also, some are raising questions about Larry Summers and his past record in relation to this most recent bailout strategy.

That is why we have to watch his back. When we think he is wrong, we should not hesitate to tell him so. We need to realize that he is not an authority on every subject. (Not that anyone here is an authority to himself, but we usually reach a fairly sensible consensus) Obama needs to hear opposing viewpoints in those areas where he is not an expert or that knowledgeable...