I figure

I figure an update is due. Just because the election is over doesn't mean I have nothing to say! Of course I most certainly do. 1st, an observation. Even though I've never been a George W. Bush fan, he's got an interesting position at this point in time. Lame Duck - in its extreme. How must it feel to be the top dog for almost 8 years and then *poof* nobody listens to you. Granted I wish this would have taken place years ago, but I'll certainly take it now. I think his case is the most severe of any President as his approval rating cannot get much lower. But Obama now has the E.F. Hutton syndrome. You recall the old commercial? "When E.F. Hutton talks...people listen." Well people are listening very closely. Yea-rah!

Obama's picks for cabinet positions has been interesting. On 1 hand I am very surprised because those chosen to this point really do not represent the change Obama campaigned on. BUT, his choices do reflect a great deal of knowledge & professionalism. I was just talking with H last night and we were both amazed that a Republican wasn't tapped for the Homeland Security post. Yea, there is always the token GOP member of the Dem cabinet on the DOD. But this would have been a great spot for another one.

So the newest issue with Obama is his vetting process for the highest ranking officials and the extreme level of detail involved. See CNN's article here. Frankly, if people are turned off by the amount of details of your past that is required to state, I really don't think you should be in the position anyway. It isn't like they're putting a press release out on it. They're checking it to make sure it doesn't become a press release later. To me, if you are opposed to this it just shows you have something to hide. Do we want people in those positions, the highest in the country, to be hiding unethical or potential illegal activity? They are supposed to be above that. This process helps to ensure that they are. Hey - what's wrong with expecting the 'best of the best' people in there? Nothing. So go put your big girl panties on and suck it up.