It's patently obvious to the most casual observer they are not negotiating in good faith. I hope the people can see that, but I fear they do not.
Over 50% of the population are only concerned with four things:
1. Where's my government check?
2. Where's my Obama phone?
3. Is my EBT card fully charged?
4. Are the rich guys paying their "fair share"?
And many on FR still blame Boehner for that...
Nobody is even saying that. Our leaders act as if Obama and Reid are acting reasonably. I have had it with the incompetence of our party. I am less sure it is my party at this point, because it is poor at representing anythi g close to my principles. We are on defense constantly. We negotiate with ourselves. We are not selling our ideas. It is pathetic.
We have to call out the other side and say, they need to consider plan B in he senate and Obama needs to respond or counter with a compromise bill. No more forcing our members to vote on bills against our position unless he other side has signed off.