If the first year is indicative of how Obama plans to run his administration, I think Lindblom and his theories of democratic decision-making is going to prove to be more and more important over the next four years.
Interesting take on the policy making process. Definitely thought provoking, even though I disgree with some the suppositions, arguments, and conclusions in the book.
"This system is terrible, it's broken, it doesn't work, and it's getting worse. But hey, it's the easiest and best option, change is too hard, and idealism/hope is unrealistic and probably impossible. But, yeah, go America!" My attempt at paraphrasing... :(