President (-Elect) Obama Puts the Smack Down

Okay...so, I got a little weak-kneed today watching the end of the third press conference Obama's given this week. After smacking down a greedy reporter for mentioning a Cabinet he hasn't even appointed yet, Obama not only answered the guy's multipart question, but addressed--in unambiguous language--the "where's my change?" whine that's been floating around on neocon and liberal blogs alike:

"Understand where the vision for change comes from, first and foremost," he said. "It comes from me. That's my job, to provide a vision in terms of where we are going and to make sure then that my team is implementing [that vision]."

He's taking charge, keeping cool, and moving forward. It's reassuring. And kinda hot.

He's the Decider. We've heard that before, of course, but this time we know those decisions will be made after...you know...listening to people and talking about stuff. Totally different.

Before ending the presser, he suggested that anyone needing cooking tips hit up Paul and Austan (yes, Volker and Goolsbee) for their turkey secrets, as there was a bit of a competition between the two. Always leave 'em smiling.

So...I wonder what GWB was doing today...