That's an old and tired response to the issue. In the end, after that debate plays itself out, the bottom line of it can be summed up in this slogan:
Republicans - Not as bad as the Democrats
Or this one:
Republicans - If you think we're bad, look at the Democrats
Republicans - Not as bad as the Democrats
Or this one:
Republicans - If you think we're bad, look at the Democrats
Which alternate universe do you live in, where you get everything you want, like some self-absorbed, infantile ape?