forgive me if this reveals my cynicism early . . .

[professormcjerk]

“It’s time for a new kind of leadership in Washington that’s committed to using our lands in a responsible way to benefit all our families,” Mr. Obama said. “That means ensuring that even as we are promoting development where it makes sense, we are also fulfilling our obligation to protect our national treasures

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The cynicism will hopefully lessen with time.

[mandyrhea]

According to allegations humming around this city, Obama, while being Chicago's pride and joy, also was in cahoots with Blagoyavich trying to sell his old senate seat. I mean, clearly Obama has no other way to make money.

On a more serious note, I am skeptical of his choice in Arne Duncan as Education Secretary. Not that I can blame all of Chicago Public Schools problems on him, but the problems do abound.