I first created the list on Jan. 14th. At that time I was on my way to DC to attend the inauguration. It was a time-- we all thought-- for things to change. The list was created to publicly show what items I felt were important and what "change" actually meant to me. It was also a way to hold myself accountable. Here's the list:
- Safe, careful and timely withdrawal from Iraq
- Stimulus bill that is real and on par with the New Deal. One that will create millions of new jobs; that will repair and enhance our crumbling infrastructure and will provide new money and initiative for green technology and high-speed commuter rails.
- Broadband access universally.
- Obama’s health care plan passed in full.
- Close down Gitmo.
Now on Oct. 20, I realize jack squat has actually been accomplished. Sure we are slowly winding down Iraq but hundreds of thousands of troops remain. Item 1 is back on. Diddo on Item 2. A stimulus bill was passed but no jobs, certainly not millions. I realize the stimulus bill was designed to work over 2 years but I can't faithfully cross it off the list until I see some results on job creation. And Item 5 is back on as well. Not only is Gitmo not closed down, it's no where near being closed. Not only is Obama not going to meet his own deadline for closing Gitmo, nothing has really changed as far as closing this place down. It's very much the same as it was when Bush was telling us how necessary it was to have it.
Also, in fairness to myself, my list was created as items to be accomplished over a 4 year period, not 9 months. So I still have time to cross things off later. But right now, the only Item even somewhat accomplished or with hope of accomplishing is Item 2. For now, I'm not crossing anything off though. Let's get something done B.O.!
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