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8 Random Items for 12/2/2008 #4

We move forward with the humility that comes with knowing that there are brave men and women protecting us on the front lines. Troops serving their second, third, or fourth tours. Diplomats and intelligence officers in dangerous corners of the world. FBI agents in the field, cops on the beat, prosecutors in our courts, and cargo inspectors at our ports. These selfless Americans whose names are unknown to most of us will form the backbone of our effort. If we serve as well as they do, we will protect our country and promote our values.

- President-Elect Barack Obama

Is it me, or does it seem like everything is going to be alright? Has Obama made a single major misstep in the transition? Sure, it will be decades before Bush will be a distant memory, but we have started the process and that feels good.