"But if *Bush* had gone, you'd be all for it." is typical partisan knee jerk commentary.

The issue of my post is the cost and excess associated with the visit. And contrary to that which makes you and other Bush wackers feel good/better, it has nothing to do with party affiliation....a very difficult concept for some folks!

He can easily accomplish what ever his objectives are without the excess. In my humble opinion it reflects on his lack of perception or caring how his actions appear to we the people. Nor does he take into account the magnitude of disruption such a huge presence is creating on the every day lives of the citizens of India.

Any of us can rattle off a list of rationale for the trip and you did so quite eloquently. What would be nice, however is to know what Obama's objective is VS an observed rationale list?

I usually "do my homework" however once in a while us mortals do blow one from time to time. I could use some WH staffer to comment on what I meant to say (just kidding).

btk