[Paine in the Neck]

The GOP leadership still doesn't understand Obama's psychology. He doesn't call these meetings to discuss or negotiate. He calls them so that he can make a show of slapping you down and insulting you. He uses your sense of civility against you. Just as he did with the Supreme Court Justices, he expects you to stand still and be quiet, smile politely, while he rains vituperation down upon you for his and his base's enjoyment. He gets off on this passive/aggressive sort of attack and you, Boehner, McConnell, Cornyn, McCain, Ryan, et. al., walk into it blindly every time. He is evil and you are morons.

[Innovative]

Unfortunately yours is an excellent summary and it’s right on the money.

I think Republicans and most people in general can’t fathom that anyone can be pure evil.

[brownsfan]

“He is evil and you are morons.”

Bingo.

Vituperation... great word, thanks.

[VerySadAmerican]

He also holds the meetings, says “no”, then calls Harry Reid and asks “Was that okay? Do I need to call Bohner and tell him I’ve changed my mind?”

And Reid says “No, son. You did good. Now go out to the putt-putt course.

[Cyber Liberty]

You know Obastard lies all the time. I know he lies all the time. Boehner et al know it too, but they have to go through the motions of demonstrating it because the people who vote and elect Democrats are the morons.

If the GOPe leadership treated Obastard the way he should be treated, the Dems would have a permanent majority in both houses of the Legislature, and would forever hold the Presidency. It sucks, but until we get a smarter electorate, it’s the way things have to be done. Despite what Boehner says, it *is* a damned game.