boehner's bill

I'm watching the live vote of the House bill. I like watching votes, no matter the bill - I enjoy the adding up of numbers to get to the magic pass number.

It passed 218-210 - one more than needed to pass.

It passed because Boehner agreed to add the constitutional amendment provision: that the debt ceiling cannot be raised a second time UNLESS Congress approves and sends to the states for ratification, a balanced budget amendment.

As if anyone needed any more proof that the Tea Party is willing to hold anyone - even their own party and leaders - hostage to get what they want. Which makes me feel sorry for Boehner, even if just a little. Because I think it's safe to say that without those tantrum throwing Tea Partiers, we wouldn't be on the brink of default. Is that really a risk to take simply to get everything you want?

Especially as it's a futile want, as the bill now heads to the Senate to die?

I understand politics better than most of my friends, but this I can't even comprehend at all.

another very short letter

Dear Speaker Boehner (Again),

NO YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SAME RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE PRESIDENT.

Are you serious?

You, sir, are not the leader of the free world. You sir, are akin to a four year old brat, stomping his feet and saying 'no' for no other reason than you like how it feels.

I'm not sure I could hate you any more than when I do right now.

Please don't throw the fragile world economy into chaos because you have some grave delusions of grandeur.

Still absolutely positively no love,
me

a very short letter

Dear Speaker Boehner, STOP IT, STOP IT RIGHT NOW.

You are an idiot. A giant, massive idiot.

Absolutely, positively no love,
me