"Radical in the White House" is an article written by Thomas L. Friedman. The article appeared in the New York Times, just one day after the Obama Inauguration. The article was directed to all Americans, especially those who are willing to help in making changes within America. Friedman states that after hearing Obama's inaugural speech, he explains "I hope we and he are really up to it."
Friedman agrues that it will not be an overnight fix to the problems that America holds. Friedman hopes that Obama will put everything on the table that needs to be assisted. He hopes that Obama will go to the extreme in making changes for America and overacheive in everything he endeavors. Friedman hopes that Obama will in fact get to work on our country before its too late and not skip any bases in doing so.