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So Trump is "reaching out" to the old guard.

They guys who have been running the government for Republicans for many years*.

Team Trump is already filled with Washington insiders

He said he would drain the DC swamp with his appointments but he hasn't pumped out much water.

I do not find this to be surprising.

The "government in waiting" has slimmed down quite a bit over the years. The Bushies have gone on to big corporate jobs and are somewhat reluctant to give up present status for a questionable ride on the Trump train.

I actually hope that he has successful recruiting. That the good experienced people show up to serve.

If not, we are in deep shit because we already know that Donald is a neophyte in both domestic and foreign affairs.

Most of his campaign promises are crumbling already. I am happy that is so. But it shows that his bark is/was not up to his bite.

I am not as alarmed as some of my friends about the oncoming administration. I saw a headline today that suggested Trump was the medicine we need.

I would not go that far.

But I have to admit that I would like to see the Democratic establishment (no caps, notice) taken apart and reassembled.

It is odd that while I do not feel like the Clintons et. al. let us down, I do think it is high time that they and the other leaders rotate out of the active management and let a lot of new blood in.

Like maybe a few of the people who actually won in this cycle.

*For a long list of possibilities see this.

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