Bush has to suck up to Obama to keep him from exposing the skeletons he finds in the WH closets [View All]

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He needs to try and keep Obama from going too hard on him in when the investigations of his corrupt administration are initiated and to try to get Obama to protect him when the Justice Dept. considers the targets of their investigations.

In that case, Obama should just make certain he sets up his Justice Dept. in a way that no stone will be left unturned. He can still express his 'regrets' and 'disappointment' when Bush is hauled before a court, while still maintaining a respectful public relationship with the former president.

The difference in the new administration will be that Obama's Justice Dept. shouldn't be hampered by interference from the White House. His picks for Justice will be the most important if he hopes to reverse the most pernicious of Bush's autocratic initiatives and orders, and, to allow previously obstructed prosecutions and investigations to proceed unfettered.

I'm still anxious to see how shrewd Obama will be about addressing the crimes he uncovers from the past administration. Almost every president who preceded him has behaved like they were part of an old boys club; reflexively and dependably covering their mutual asses. I expect better from Obama. If he assembles a strong Justice Dept. and gets out of their way, he'll do a revolutionary job.