As the health care debate rages on, some politicians are calling on the Obama administration to slow down and get a few tangible things done first (e.g. stop denying coverage because of pre-existing conditions) rather than tackle everything at once. Putting aside the politics of the suggestion, it’s a reasonable comment. Is it really possible to transform the entire health care system in one fell swoop when there are so many complex issues represented by diverse constituents? And is it possible for Obama and his team to do this when they also are transforming the financial system, engineering an economic recovery, bolstering the automobile industry, withdrawing from Iraq, increasing engagement in Afghanistan, building a coalition to fight global warming, and so forth?