Thanks to you two for being the voice of reason. It is very much appreciated. :)
This move by Boehner/Cantor deserves the praise and support of all House GOP members:
1. It insulates GOP from being accused of wanting a default
2. It does NOT re-open the government
3. There will be sufficient policy riders in the final DL - whether it is dealing with Obamacare, Keystone pipeline etc
4. Gets miles ahead of Reid and the Senate RATS on who REALLY wants a default - whichever body passes a DL extension first will have the higher moral posture; Reid is constrained by Senate rules; Boehner is not.
5. Reinforces improved public image that GOP is being the adult, the reasonable player
7. It is already infuriating Obama and his handmaidens.
8. It is forcing the Administration into escalating their already ridiculous, hyperbolic rhetoric — now trying to turn this into a “birther” issue