White House Czars will not testify

The White House has said "NO" to Congress questioning many of President Obamas' Czars. "These are men and women who are not just advising the President, but they are "actually making policy or negotiating on behalf of Mr. Obama." The argument stems from the fact that President Obama feels he should have "advisors that aren't subject to reproach, or fear of being called to testify." One of the root causes for Congress to request the "czars" be questioned is Carol Browner, the energy and environment czar, who has successfully negotiated and instituted new policies without consulting congress.

There were 18 positions that were created by President Obama, and filled by 18 unelected officials since he took office, and 8 (the untouchables), according to the White House are not "subject to Freedom of Information Act requests or requests for testimonies." The administration claimed that these positions are totally advisory and have no independent authority. If that is the case, then how are policies getting created without the knowledgeable consent of Congress.

This is just another example of an administration acting independently without approval or oversight from a panel of their peers. Accountability is not a strong character trait right now for this administration, as President Obama has stated, "we inherited this" referring to the national debt. As if he didn't know what he was stepping into. He wanted the position. He ran for office, and the people got their king. President Obama does have his work cut out for him, no doubt. To my knowledge, he is the only President in history to inherit a war, and the scale of debt this country has. He can blame George Bush all he wants, but the fact remains that this current administration has ordered more spending in 100 days in office then Bush did in 8 years. That being said, their argument for that is that they are having to increase and accelerate spending so much just to fix the problem inherited by the previous administration, which is a half truth.

Many of the questionable financial decisions that George Bush, and his administration made were approved by senate and congress with then Senator Barack Obama's approval signed on the dotted line along with the "ignorant" Republicans. Do you know why that never comes out in the wash most times? This President and his administration are all about Change, transforming America, moving forward, and not living in the past.

It has been quite impressive to watch how they have handled the flip-flopping of policies, actions and directions taken by this administration. Also how he has come to the defense of his administration when it comes to free press is very sly, and carefully executed as not to appear biased, or opinionated. They definitely know how to smooth things over and remain calm while doing it. They will only get more efficient at these justifications as the months roll on. It is just another classic example of circular reasoning and passing the buck, which many politicians on both sides have implemented in previous years. This tactic may work for now, maybe even for a few years. But at some point, America is going to want to see some fruit from all the hype.