Occam

Our new President wants to be President of all the people, so he is reaching out to Republicans.

Although not a single House Republican voted for the new stimulus package, Obama did adjust the package to include some of their recommendations. But they chose to remain unsatisfied in the end. It's a safe place to be - the unsatisfied vote is huge. Perhaps they will come back for more adjustments another time.

Republicans who would like to contribute their ideas to the new government are welcomed, if not all their ideas. Even before his inauguration, Obama dined with conservative columnists. He wants a loyal opposition. All can have a place, if they like. Welcome to the fold.

Wolves do remain outside, howling in the cold when the moon is full.

Lonely and forgotten. Poor li'l things. Maybe they'll curl up under the porch.