A lot of excellent thoughts in there, Munz. The only point on which I diverge is Boehner. I am very dissatisfied with the job he did prior to Nov. I don’t think he’s been nearly forceful enough or dynamic enough in opposing Obama’s agenda. He’s talked a good game since he saw the strength of the Tea Party via the ballot box, but I would like to see a more motivated Speaker who cares less about the direction the wind is blowing. On all your other points, however, I am in solid agreement.
I followed Boehners statements for a while after Obama was elected. I thought many of them were really excellent. I said that a few times and wished that he was the speaker of the house.
I just don’t think he was able to do much with Pelosi in charge. maybe he had more power than he wielded. I don’t really know how much he had at the time. I just hope that we can keep his feet to the fire and make him live up to his words now.
Did you follow him prior to the elections a lot?