I posted a couple of comments to that effect over there.  The problem is that there is a perception that the public just wants to be told that life can go on the same as before, so politicians may be afraid to tell people that things must change.

It would be interesting to know what he privately thinks about all of this - does he really believe it all, or does he have a  plan that is more realistic that he isn't willing to articulate in public right now.

Thank God for the media... oh shit.. never mind. :(