More than a few pundits have pointed out that the president who ran on a platform of “hope and change” is availing himself of fear and hysteria to have his way. Mr. Obama’s admonition that immediate action on the economic stimulus package is required, lest the current crisis turns into a “catastrophe” betrays the fact that “hope and change” were mere rhetorical devices used to gain election, but when the pedal hits the metal it’s fear mongering and business as usual.
