Boehner failed to add the following more effective language suggested by Michele Bachmann and Steve King: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made availabe by this or any previous Act with respect to fiscal year may be used to carry out the provisions of Public Law lll-148, Public Law 111-152, or any amendment made by either such Public Law.” This language in the CR would have stopped the $105.5 billion in automatically appropriated funds.
But, no, Boehner refused to do so. He made excuses, he was standing on “rule” principles, he is fearful of closing down the government, “not on my watch, etc.” Weak, timid, cowardly House representatives, lacking in leadership is what we have. And obama smells this weakness, as the GOP bends over and shows their hand, instead of fighting for the defunding of obamacare, from a position of POWER. WE WON, and yet the GOP won't fight.
Pound these politicians and remind them, they work for We The People, they do not work for John Boehner. We voted and funded their campaigns, and we expect them to fulfill their campaign promises to defend and uphold the Constitution, freedom and liberty. And to defund/kill the obamacare bill.
And get rid of them all if they do not listen. The GOP and the freshman politicians spat in our faces when they voted FOR the CR. For whatever committee or chairman positions they were promised by Boehner for voting FOR the CR, remind them that we will not allow socialism/marxism/communism to rule the United States of America. Either stand up and fight for this country, like patriots and forefathers and soldiers of past wars who gave their lives for same, or get the hell out or we will guarantee that they are removed.
They will not play politics with our lives and that of our families. Not on our watch, Mr. Boehner.
No, he isn't timid etc., .... he is deliberately throwing the fight. Taking a dive.
There's a difference.