[RedEyeJack]

Charlie Bolden is not an affirmative action type. He did well at Annapolis (Class of 1968) in academics, leadership and athletics (he fought in the Brigade Boxing Championships with Ollie North and Jim Webb). He had a great career as a Marine aviator (I believe he flew jets - F-4’s) and has at least one master's degree. I don't know about the politics ( I believe he has always been close with Webb... as close as anyone can be with Webb, that is). But Major General Bolden has a strong resume for the job.

[the invisib1e hand]

See, I think people should be smarter than this. The man's qualifications were not my curiosity. I think anyone smart enough to be an astronaut is pretty much smart enough to do almost anything.

But there are lots of astronauts, and lots of really smart people, and lots of qualified people. I just wondered if Obama could be counted upon to pick one that wasn't white and wasn't male.

I might have to start posting instructions with my posts.

[Mamzelle]

I don’t see a lot on project management, but lots of piloting. He has a compelling story, though. The last guy was an embarrassment at the end, even had his wife begging Obama to let him keep the job!

[Frank_Discussion]

Ditto that. He may have some resume enhancers as far as Obama is concerned, but Bolden is actually a very strong pick. It is a scary feeling to actually be pleased with one of the Pres_ent’s moves...