“....started off as a good idea....”
That hedge undermines the potency of the quote. Everything starts off as a good idea in DC.
You’re right, but it only undermines it if you are not prepared for it. I think it is still good.
Just WHEN did he think they were a good idea? when he was passing the laws that allowed it?
And SURE he thinks they are bad NOW.... hindsight is 20-20 and is THIS AN EXAMPLE OF THE SCALKE OF MISTAKE WE CAN EXPECT?