Barack, it's not political, it's common sense

"WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, stepping up lobbying for his record $3.5 trillion budget, called on Tuesday for an end to finger-pointing and challenged Congress to offer constructive changes."

Here's a constructive change: How about setting an agenda or political philosophy and sticking to it?

"Nearly two months after taking office, Obama is also trying to distance his economic and budget plans from mounting public anger over costly government bailouts."

Lesson one: Never confuse personal popularity and campaigning with popularity of decision making.

"The American people sent us here to get things done," Obama said. "Let's pass a budget that puts this nation on the road to lasting prosperity."

So, "getting things done" loosely translates to: "Spend as much money as possible, unless it's unpopular then blame others." This doesn't sound like CHANGE. This sounds like politics as usual! Wait a second.

SUMMARY: It's much easier to run a vague campaign as 'Not-Bush' then it is to make the tough choices and take the hits. Also, Barack stop talking for like 10 minutes. You're the President for God sakes. Make what you say important. You've become like a talking Blog.