It seems to me that Cantor and the Republicans are the ones in over their heads, judging from the comment “we didn’t want to go past Aug. 2 because of the unknown”"
They let themselves be scared by the 'unknown' boogeyman should the debt ceiling be hit. They might as well just acknowledge that they will never ever let it be hit, as they are too scared to be adults and address the problem of living within our means.
The other explanation is that they know what would happen, but they fear that it would result in net positive gains for the Democrats. Which again says that they are out of their depth when fighting the Democrats.
If Cantor doesn't think he can win, he should step down and let somebody else play for his side who does. Cantor might be a very smart guy, but if you avoid every battle you think you might lose, the enemy quickly learns how to frighten you away from every battle.
Thanks for your posts #36 and #37,
Your analysis is spot-on.
It amazes me when anybody gives any sort of credit to Boner & Co.. Not only did they give the store away, but they missed an opportunity that won’t be quick in returning (if it ever will).
I’m sorry, but it sure seems that you wish the greatly outnumbered GOP had simply charged into a battle with Obama, the Senate and the media and then relied on “good luck” or “good intentions” or “Providence” to deliver a great victory.
Well, that “strategy” didn’t work very well for General Custer at Little Big Horn, did it?. And it didn’t work very well for Napoleon at Waterloo, either. I wonder why anyone would think that “wishful thinking” is a useful strategy for “winning”.
Hmmmm....?
Are you really a DUmmie troll?