"Patience" and "persistence" have been the Obama team's watchwords as they tout the Presidedent's victories in health care reform and an arms reduction treaty with Russia. For months, delays in Obama's signature projects have been portrayed as signs of weakness. But the 'patience' tag is carefully chosen. The long delays are in at least some cases a result of Obama's willingness to wait out counterparties -- and so a sign of strength.
The delayed gratification presidency
The delayed gratification presidency
The delayed gratification presidency
"Patience" and "persistence" have been the Obama team's watchwords as they tout the Presidedent's victories in health care reform and an arms reduction treaty with Russia. For months, delays in Obama's signature projects have been portrayed as signs of weakness. But the 'patience' tag is carefully chosen. The long delays are in at least some cases a result of Obama's willingness to wait out counterparties -- and so a sign of strength.