attacks the United States during the Harvard-Yale game any time over the next four years, we’re screwed,” concludes David Brooks while contemplating the Obama administration thus far.

Otherwise, he thinks the Obama appointees are an impressive bunch. As do I.

It’s nice to see some understanding that being good at governing is like being good at anything else–from writing (ahem) to brain surgery. You get better by doing it.

This first year is going to be a lot like a parachute jump–there will be only one chance to get it right. So I’m glad to see some experienced folks in key jobs.