Chatib Basri and Harinowo on Stimulus Fiscal

Two thumb economists wrote on stimulus fiscal. Which one do you prefer? Kompas placed Basri's column on the 1st page on Sunday (12/1), but took Harinowo's article on the opinion page on Tuesday (15/1). I think Kompas should place Harinowo on the 1st page too.

In my opinion, Basri's column seems heavy to campaigning the current government program, I can't find to much worth analysis on fiscal stimulus, the main topic. It might be that he will be reserved an inside ring position on the next SBY's Administration already, so he has to maintain this position. Good trial.....

update:
Another written on that topic appears at Kompas page 15 today (19/1) by my old friend, Ichsan Modjo. I can't comment anything....

Are Obama and Bush the same?

Trivial question, are Obama and Bush the same?

It's about Middle East, specifically Israel's terror in Gaza since just after Christmas Eve in the last December. Bush, as usually, always backs up his closed coalition and Obama has being silent. The answer will be unveiled in January 20, 2008.