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An Internationally Political Match Made in Heaven! I Love U 2!
Today marks exactly four weeks, 28 days, since the election of
Obama begins with White House staffing by naming DCCC Chairman and House Rep. Rahm Emmanuel as his Chief of Staff, John Podesta-Chair, Transition team, Peter Rouse and David Axelrod-Senior Advisor(s).
Obama names financial expert team with key appointments; Tim Geither-Treasury Secretary, Larry Summers-Chair, National Economic Council, Christina Rogers-Chair, Council of Economic Advisers, Melody Barnes-Chair, Domestic Policy Council.
Obama names National Security team with appointments; Hillary Clinton-Secretary of State, Eric Holder-Attorney General, Robert Gates-Defense Secretary, Janet Napolitano-Secretary of Homeland Security, General James Jones-National Security Advisor and Susan Rice-U.N. Ambasssador.
Obama speculates but doesn't yet officially appoint: Bill Richardson-Commerce Secretary & Tom Daschle-Secretary, Health and Human Services
Whew, that was a lot in a little bit of space and time. Not to mention his announcement of a 2.5 million-job savings plan, coupled with a possible $400-700 billion stimulus package upon taking the oath of office on January 20th. Did he not say that "there is only one President at a time and for right now that continues to be George W. Bush?
I can't tell! I also don't see the "change" promised during his election swing! First, he seems to have backed away from the 16-month troop withdrawal. Next, he is now saying that he will most likely let the Bush tax-cuts for the rich expire in 2010 instead of repealing them like promised. Then his entire appointment and hiring process looks like him and Bill sat down for some drinks at Norma Jeans (strip club) and discussed whom Mr. Obama could pick up from the retired
Clintonites: Emmanuel, Podesta, Holder and of course Hillary.
Democratic Veterans: Rouse & Axelrod-former T.Daschle Aides;
Napolitano, Richardson & Daschle, Democratic Elected Officials; Gates and Geithner-current Bush bangers and the rest did something somewhere, just not enough time and space to waste!
Change? Or more of the same? I know that in order to run an effect goverment, and the argument liberal Obama backing Democrats will give you, is that you must have an experienced leadership team. I wholeheartedly agree, however when you come to me and tell me that you are going to change how things are done in Washington, yet bring in the seasoned failed leadership of the past, then I think you just sold me the same false message of hope I've been getting from politicians my whole life!
We will see if President-Elect Obama is "different", over the next four years?! I hope and truly believe he is and will bring something different to the spectrum of political leadership. However, I also know that earlier promises are already seemingly failing before he has even taken the oath of office. Let's hope that I am wrong and things turn out different. What do you think?
I will predict this today, Tuesday December 2, 2008! Hillary Clinton will remain Secretary of State unitl re-election in 2012, then she'll go out and campaign hard for the Obama team! After re-election by a landslide, like the '64 LBJ victory, she'll quit and over the next 3-4 years campaign like hell to raise money and votes for her re-run in 2016. However, by then the Democrats, (not Obama) but Congressional officers, will have warn out there welcome! Republicans will have got their stuff together and they will defeat Hillary and the
Dale's Daily Dose: "Education is Our Passport to the Future; Tomorrow Belongs to Those People who Prepare for it Today!"-Malcolm X
Notes: The Georgia Run-Off is today between Saxby Chambliss(R) & Jim Martin(D). Watch as the Democrats try to pick up the 60 votes they need in the Senate to fully control (fillibuster proof) Congress!
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