Obama: Investments, Sowell: More Government Expansion

That's all it is. "Investing in America's future" with high-speed rail and "sputnik moments" are well-timed, well-placed rhetoric for more government spending and expansion. High-speed rails in low-populated areas (take the example of Seattle) is simply a novelty act and a clear waste of time and money. The fact that President Obama doesn't know this (or doesn't care) shows his narcissism and lack of experience. Not to mention his failure at picking a competent economic team.