http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/opinion/05collins.html?_r=1&ref=opinion
I found this article at nytimes.com. It was published on February 4. The columnist, Gail Collins, is making the point that the Republicans are reverting to politics as usual in regard to O'bama's massive stimulus bill. She mentions John McCain pointing out all the "earmarks" in the bill when in reality there are no earmarks. The Republicans claim that the bill is attached with all sorts of liberal spending that they are being forced to vote for since the economy is in such bad shape.
I agree with Collins. The bill is very big and should definitely be thoroughly scrutinized, but it is also filled with good programs that will stimulate the economy. I like the fact that the bill is complicated. It shows a lot of thought was put into it, rather than some broad tax cut that was hastily put together. The Bush administration failed in many respects and the American people voted for competence when they elected O'bama. He has America's best interest at heart and his bill should be given a chance after it is thoroughly reviewed.
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This is a well-written op-ed column. This blog post was supposed to evaluate an editorial as opposed to an op-ed column. The next assignment is to comment on an op-ed column. (But I did enjoy reading this column and your evaluation. You will receive some credit for this post.)
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