From TPM Reader ES …
Personally, I celebrated on the night of Nov. 4th. Since then, things seem to have significantly deteriorated, from the economy to the Gaza strip. The transition might have been smooth and orderly, but I cannot help but think that we already lost precious time and a few opportunities to start undoing some of the most catastrophic policies of the past 8 years. I do feel that the extended celebrations, while certainly cathartic for the nation, are nonetheless an unwelcome distraction. I feel the President-elect should have taken the reins much, much earlier – say, a week after the election.
We’re late already. So please, get to work. Now.
