Like it or not, at least at first glance we are judged by the company we keep since birds of a feather and all that.  If we’re lucky, we get a chance to prove ourselves through our individual actions, which may then validate or negate that initial opinion, for better or for worse.

Adjust your thinking cap and read this little piece posted at The Volokh Conspiracy blog.  Though originally aimed at President Bush, if you are a regular reader of Smoke Break, the parallels to President Obama and his administration will be painfully obvious.

Then, more importantly, check out the list of signers.