Posted on 01/22/2013 10:51:55 AM PST by Starman417
Boehner is a Democrat working as the leader of the Designated Opposition which is the present function of the Republican wing of the Democrat Party.
Nnnnnoooootttttttt Aaaaaaggggggaaaaaaiiiiiinnnnnnn!!!!!
You knew he would. The only question was when.
It should be interesting to see what happens to the bond ratings. The Obama/Dem/media line is that the wrangling over the debt limit is the reason for downgrades. If the GOP passes a clean debt limit increase, they should make darn sure that they are merely doing what the president and his constituents want.
Supposed to be a telephone town hall tonight with my Congressman. They phoned yesterday to say they’d be calling at 7PM.
I’ll be there: I have 4 points.
1) NO AMNESTY/CITIZENSHIP whatsoever,
2) I don’t care whether the FED goes insolvent, no debt limit increase,
3) ABSOLUTELY NO VOTES FOR ANY DEMOCRAT GUN-CONTROL PACKAGE, no universal checks, no registrations, no AWB, no mag limits, period.
4) If my congressman ever votes to make Boehner speaker, I’m done with him.
There needs to be a public effort to send Boehner lipstick and ladies undergarments.
John Boehner is so flaky and wishy-washy. Blows whichever way the wind goes... The House GOP should revolt and elect a new speaker......one that actually has a SPINE, like Michele Bachmann.
BUT they will screw it up. They will allow the Senate to pass a poison bill and then the House will balk at it then they republicans will get the full blame because the senate and Zero both agree and its the do nothing House causing problems.
Yep. McConnell is totally cowed by the dems. He will allow Reid to pass some crap sandwich bill and dare Boehner to oppose it.
We have seen the bad ending to that movie numerous times the last few years.
1) Focus on budget and spending into the summer means no talk about anything else, especially gun control
2) Rubio has a reasonable immigration plan that is worth a look. I think we can find some middle ground and put that issue behind us.
3) Spending and deficit is a huge issue, and polls show public on our side. However, if we dig our heals in and fight to the death then we lose. That may not feel good but I believe that is fact. It is what it is.
4) Anger and rage do no one any good. Pick our battles wisely and fight to win. Retake (or make headroads to) the Senate in 2014 and add a few seats to Congress.
5) Retake the White House in 2016
I understand the frustration, but expectations are a bit unrealistic in my opinion. If the goal is to marginalize the Conservative cause then we are well on our way. In my opinion you can reach the same end point while rebuilding the GOP brand (which is badly tarnished). Just my 2-cents.
“Curt” is either off base on this or a troll. Engaging in this kind of battle now, so soon after the election and inauguration, would be seen as pathetic and childish.
Boehner and the GOP are - - finally - - making a smart move.
The rats wont have an opportunity to convince the ignorant chattering class that the Republicans are vindictive sore losers, and the fossilized undertaker Reid will be forced to finally DO something, ie., pass the first budget from the senate in four years. Plus, the African communist will have three months to wonder what the Republicans are up to.
In three months, after the ignorant chattering class has gone back to sleep, the time will be much better to go to war with the African communist.
I like this. Finally, a genuine strategy is emerging.
Yup, pretty much my point from earlier.
Note also that Reid will face his own conference that have significant numbers who want real, actual spending cuts to the baseline. This will make it very hard for him to produce a budget.
The optics on that failure would be favorable.
I got it, this would be Super Secret, Super Genius plan # 64,449. GW Made lots of them and kept spending down, right?
How long do you think it will take to amend the Constitution to make that possible?
In other news, the Pope is still Catholic.
Boehner has a Super Secret Super Genius plan to bite Obama's legs off.
GOP- The Washington Generals of political strategy and principled conservatism.
Don't ask me, ask Boehner.
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