"Change" in Washington DC

Barack Obama's whole campaign dealt with changing the way things are done in Washington D.C. None of us like what has been going on for eight years and we hoped that Obama would be true to his word. But is that the case?

Thus far every name coming out for his administration is someone currently in Washington, or someone who was in Washington under Bill Clinton's Administration. All of these people are folks from inside the Beltway. They know the 'old" way of getting things done. Are any of them capable of "change"?

I had really hoped that Obama was going to bring in some distinguished Americans not known as being Washington DC insiders. We expected one or two, I really thought Bill Richardson would get Secretary of State - wrong again. But over all I was hoping to see new faces with new ideas. Governors and local officials, no one with DC insights or debts. Instead, Obama has been choosing from inside the "Beltway".

Now, maybe the folks he is choosing are going to surprise us with new thoughts and innovations - but I doubt that. Sadly, I think Obama has already resigned himself to the fact that if he wants to get any of his legislation passed, that he is going to need people who will be able to handle the egos of a Congress and Senate controlled by Democrats, who feel the real power is theirs, not the president's.

I expect that by February Obama will be knocking heads with Pelosi and Reid, neither of whom is very dynamic, and yet for some reason they now lead their respective houses. Frightening if you really thing about it.

I know, Obama has not been inaugurated. Give the man a chance.

Okay, I will, But let me ask you. Do you think Obama will get the support he needs from Congress, or will he find himself compromising on every piece of legislation he submits?

Do you think Obama will receive the support he needs to disengage from Iraq, begin the creation of new energy sources, and recreate the health care system?

We will need to watch and be ready to call Obama and the Democrats to task if they fail to keep their promises. For the most part we let the Republicans get away with murder - figuratively and literally - for eight years. Shame on us! Now we have to hold the president and Congress accountable for their actions.

The day of the silent majority is over, we have to insure that our voices are heard.

Its Common Sense!