I have no problem passing a short term extension to get something done, but if it is done as suspending it for four months, what kind of precedent does that set? It needs to be clear, or the leftists will hammer us later for that type of action. ‘they suspended it before, why not now?’ Our side always seems to cower under those accusations these days.
I’m not sure about this. Maybe Boehner is right to make a short-term retreat and wait for a better opportunity.
Maybe BO has the upper hand. We know that he’s ruthless— maybe the ‘pubs think he’s too powerful at this point to play chicken with. What could BO do if Boehner fought him to a draw? He might declare an emergency... his boys have re-written most of the guidelines and made subtle changes that have placed unprecedented power in his hands.
Consider what it would take to reverse such a coupe. Sure, the courts could declare it unconstitutional, but that could take years. And, who controls the courts? Justice department? The press?
The key is public sentiment. BO is riding a wave right now; he’s still popular. All we can do is hope and pray this doesn’t last, that reality will set in and turn popular sentiment against him.
Grim scenario, and I hope I’m wrong. But we ought to consider the possibility. These are dangerous times.