I spent many long hours sitting in my Public Policy class, desperately trying to stay awake or trying to come up with the perfect line for the stunning red head in the tight sweater—oh sorry—I digress.

I recall a policy known as incrementalism, which appears to be what the Obama administration is using.  The admin is trying this attempting to find the prefect balance for a solution to the economic situation the country finds itself in.

I know–what the hell do I mean by incrementalism?  This is a public policy that is a continuation of the previous programs with only incremental modifications or changes.  The policy makers generally accept the legitimacy of established programs and agree to continue the policies.  They accept the legitimacy because of the uncertainty of the consequences of a completely new or different set of policies.  And also because of the heavy investment in some programs precludes any radical change.

Also incrementalism is politically expedient.  It is important for reducing conflict, maintaining stability and preserving the political system.

With all this said–does any of it sound the least bit familiar?  Iraq?  Gitmo?  Bailout?  Etc…etc…etc……  To answer the question–YES it is all too familiar.  If you were voting for sweeping change in Washington, then you should have been reading my stuff from the onset of the election process—I said 2 years ago that no matter who was elected that NO sweeping change would come to Washington.

I do love my job!  Peace Out……