[jimt]

"The real tragedy is that it was all predictable and avoidable."

Predictable that the 'rats would do ANYTHING for power? You betcha. Avoidable? Sure, if you cave to the 'rats demands.

What's Senator Ratfink's answer, other than to stand there wringing his hands?

[familyofman]

"Predictable that the 'rats would do ANYTHING for power"

To limit the comment to only the dems is truly hypocritical. As if the reps are coming to the table with only prue thoughts is laughable. If the fight is not for political power by both sides - then what are the reps fighting so hard for?