[OneWingedShark]

I think you're wrong — I belive that the reason the GOP doesn't act is not because they're scared, but instead because they agree with the policies.

We can see evidence of this in their actions (or lack thereof) in no-lose political battles:

1. NSA's domestic espionage programs — extremely unpopular and even a kabuki-style we tried to get rid of it would have generated some political capital.
   (Actually, I think the big reason they didn't do the kabuki thing w/ it was precisely because it's so unpopular; everyone in congress would be getting calls, letters, and e-mails. )
2. The IRS's political targeting — A lot of democrats still remember Nixon using the IRS as a political weapon, and a lot of people see IRS discrimination based on political belief as abhorrent.
3. Fast and Furious, while not as universally reviled as those above would have generated some political capital if there had been an actual investigation with actual consequences.
   (It's assumed by many that the reason there was no real investigation was that if there was even a minimal investigation it would lead to Obama; but the thing here is that it only serves to illustrate that the GOP is unwilling to pursue the corrupt and dispense Justice.)
4. TARP, bailouts, etc — The Republicans have their fingers in these and obviously approve, even though there are mountains of evidence that there was corruption, fraud, extortion, and theft.

Taking all the above together, I think it is safe to say that the Republican party is just as corrupt and power-hungry as the Democrat party.

[Balata]

It’s looking like Benghazi could now be added to your list.

[stephenjohnbanker]

” I belive that the reason the GOP doesn’t act is not because “they’re scared”, but instead because they agree with the policies. “

EZ call.

[glennaro]

You certainly make some valid points. Thanks for taking the time.