New SecDef

For John, BLUF:  The Inner Circle is in the Bunker and no one is getting in.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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It has been suggested this is "inside baseball" stuff, but the Obama Administration is changing out out its SecDef (Secretary of Defense).  Former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel is being jettisoned from the National Security Team in the Obama Administration and the rumor is that Harvard Professor Ashton Carter is going to be nominated to replace Mr Hagel.

Some see the prospects for reform in the appointment of Professor Carter.  On the other hand, here is a comment from my youngest brother:

I can’t help but recall what young Natalie Wood said about acquisition reform in Miracle on 34th Street, "I believe, I believe.  It's stupid but I believe."

I think that captures it.

In an EMail thread this morning someone asked:

Where is Colin Powell when we need him?

I think that is a good question.  Former SecState (Secretary of State) Colin Powell would do an excellent job holding the Pentagon together for these last two years of the Obama Administration.  The only problem is he might feel compelled to speak truth to power, which the inner circle of this Administration might find offensive.

Regards  —  Cliff