One of the underlying themes of Donald Trump's candidacy was that he would drain the swamp that is Washington, D.C.  This was one of the reasons he won the presidency.  And so far, Trump's cabinet picks demonstrate that he means to carry through on this long overdue reform. Draining that swamp is music to America's ears.  But not to the denizens who have grown not only fat, dumb, and happy there, but in all too many cases, also rich.  So in the coming years, the Trump administration will be fighting not only the Democrats, the liberal media, and the loony left, but also the entrenched button-down bureaucrats in Washington. Call me a cynic, but after observing how government operates for more years than I care to count, one thing is clear.  A defining characteristic of the bureaucracy and the bureaucrats within is that they invariably put themselves first and foremost.  Those in the civilian employ of the federal government like to...(Read Full Post)