Biggest surprise of 2009: The vehemence of the negative reaction towards attempts to move the U.S. health-care system in a more positive direction. (Luckily, from a minority of the population, but it is a noisy minority.) Similarly, the vehemence of the negative reaction towards energy legislation that would put the U.S. on a path towards energy independence and environmental sustainability. (Interestingly, coming from roughly the same noisy minority. Hmmm …)

Best Prediction for 2010: Both comprehensive health-care and energy legislation will be passed, albeit with some (tolerable) compromises. The Democratic majority will recognize that they need to drive towards what is best for the country as a whole, vs. listening too much to the noisy minority and special interests. OK, I’m an idealist, but hope springs eternal ...

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