Unless the Reps show the stomach to fight every battle, especially after the historic results of the 2010 elections, then we will have more of these fake victories. I remember Giuliani's approach to crime in NYS. They went after the squeegee guys first. Once you show that you will not tolerate any level of crime, then you can really change things.
I don't consider tonight's agreement a victory, but rather a retreat rather than standing and fighting. One more cave in like tonight and the Reps are finished for 2012 and maybe beyond. I see the formation of a third party initiated by the Tea Party movement and conservatives.
When will we fight? What happens when the Dems use the same tactics on the 2012 budget? Do we worry about shutting down the government? What happens when the vote on raising the debt ceiling comes up? Do we back down again?
EXACTLY. The Young GOP Turks, need to have a rebellion NOW. Demand no raising any debt ceiling, unless Jesus comes down from Heaven and orders it in writting.