MACHIAVELLI IN CHARGE

The Obama critics are howling and wailing that he hasn't fired anyone in the wake of the Christmas Day aircraft bombing attempt. It has occurred to me that there may be a perverse logic in this. To illustrate: If certain people are fired and blame is heaped upon them, those remaining may believe they are home free and it's back to business as usual. If no one is fired, each should be thinking "would it have been me to be fired?" "I will work harder. I will pay closer attention. I will do my job to the best of my ability and try to assure that my compatriots do the same."

President Obama is a very bright and clever man. Don't underestimate him.