The book and later the movie, All the President’s Men, was written about Richard Nixon’s nefarious ways. What’s the next similar named book and movie. Wait, I know! It’s All the President’s Czars. It or something like it will come. Give it time.

How many czars does Mr. Obama have? I don’t know. I’ve heard between 30 and 36. I’ll go with 31, the number Politico reports.

Next question is: What do they do? Again, I don’t know. Either the White House website has no job description for them or I’m not astute enough to figure it out.

But, I do know there is controversy surrounding the czar selection and purpose. Judging from what I hear and read from the political pundits, every one of us Great Americans better learn as much as we can about the czars and do it as fast as we can. It won’t be easy but I plan to shortcut the process if it is shortcutable (nice word, huh?) by using Wikipedia.

(Wikipedia is a good tool for research as long as users follow the references for greater assurance of getting complete and accurate information. Otherwise, Wikipedia users may not have the real deal.)

Here are legitimate concerns about Mr. Obama’s czar program:

• Vetting We now know Van Jones had admitted he was a Communist. Probably still is. And, we know he accused the Bush administration of allowing the 911 tragedy. Those stories are all over the news. Did Mr. Obama know this before appointing Mr. Jones? And, for the other appointees, what did Mr. Obama know and what didn’t he want us to know?

• Sneaking through the back door Czars are appointed by the president without confirmation meaning the president can appoint an unscrupulous and un-American John Doe to serve his purpose whatever it may be. Our checks and balances are missing.
  

• Purpose Are the czars needed for fulfilling a useful purpose? I don’t hear others express this concern but the ease of which czars are put on the government payroll could serve the purpose of a president intent on growing the government

Czars have been around at least since the days of FDR and the czar appointment system has been criticized just as long. Mr. Obama has appointed nearly as many czars during his short eight months in office as George W. Bush appointed his entire eight years.

The public, the very people presidents are suppose to serve, does not need nefarious czars. With Mr. Obama, it is extremely important potential czars are thoroughly vetted and the results made known to the public. He has surprised us enough.

Engaged U. S. citizens need quick and easy-to-understand access to the results of the vetting process pertaining to each potential czar. That’s not asking too much in today’s technological environment.

I believe full and accurate knowledge with respect to all czars is essential in order to have greater assurance they are not hand picked to further a president’s agenda that is not in accord with the public‘s wishes.

As I look at the names of the czar positions, I have to raise an eyebrow. Sometimes I have to drop my jaw. For example, what’s this Sudan Czar business? It would be nice if I had access to quick and easy-to-understand information.

Whew!