January, 2013 is only 17 months away. Stop and imagine what sort of legislation can be passed by a GOP majority House and Senate. DingyHarry and sanfrannan won't be relevant. We need to take actions which put conservatives in the best place to win in 2012, even if that means not getting everything we want right now.
Yes, I know this is very unpopular to say on this forum. Beating one's chest and screaming is so much more conservative.
We've seen that movie before and it wasn't very good the first time. Medicare part B, No Child Left Behind, etc. The GOP is part of the problem, we need conservatives not Republicans!
Excellent post! Of course, the “Principled Conservatives” will flame you, for as you say, “Beating one’s chest and screaming is so much more conservative.”
The Republicans had all the weapons at their disposal. If the debt limit is not raised, then congress has to change the budget to fit revenues. All spending bills originate in the House, conrolled by Republicans. The GOP missed a golden opportunity.
you are a 100% right that our best route during this two years is incremental improvements. We stopped the bleeding of the previous four years of Democrat rule on the Hill. I am more than comfortable with the first half of this deal. I have major concerns about the ramifications of the commission and penaties if the commission plan is not adopted. I know details are trickling out. I hope our tea party base works to strengthen the rules for this committee to avoid taxes and set the perameters for the cuts allowed. We can’t afford to give the left victories in the year of an elections...and to be able to pawn it off on the supercommitteee. I’d also like McConnell and Boehner announce their committee members...especially McConnell. i am sure the House members will be fine.