I’ve written several scathing article about Boehner in American Thinker, so I am no fan of his. Having said that, he does seem to have had an epiphany on this issue by decoupling the term default and the debt ceiling. THIS IS VERY KEY.
This is a key acknowledgement on his part. It just amazes me that so many commenters clamor for Boehner to get a clue, and the moment he does, they all write him off. I would hope that this kind of change is what you’ve been looking for with all the negative (and deserved) commentary up to now.
Look, I know he may disappoint again - but his statement yesterday seemed to be a huge change in his stance on this issue. In the 90’s he was a good congressman. He went Washingtonian on us and has disappointed as speaker for sure. But maybe he’s getting the message.
Maybe.
But I'm reminded of that old saw from another spine-challenged GOPer who consistently folds winning or principled hands so he can get along with his Good Friends Across The Aisle; "Don't count your Hatch until he chickens!!"
I fear Boehner will fold this winning and princiled hand too. He's done it before when the media and the Democrats (but, I repeat myself) put the high pressure on.
If you think you have already seen weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth hysteria over this "catastrophic event which will destroy the country", you ain't seen nuthin' yet. The AMEN! Choir is just getting warmed up!
Boehner can stop this runaway train in it's tracks. He's the only one who can do it. Chances are, he won't. This is the last opportunity to save us from fiscal disaster - but I'll bet the farm he caves to some meaningless "compromise" and the Democrats will end up giving each other high fives again.
I've seen this act before...
The change I’m looking for is for Boehner to say NO, and walk out.
It was good enough for Reagan.