A beautiful performance! This is precisely what's missing in American politics. Here in America everyone runs to their side of the aisle and whispers to the like-minded, "Did you hear what he said? Did you see what they did? Isn't it outrageous?!!!" Nobody dares confront anyone; nobody dares point the finger at Democrats. "We'll just wait until it all hits the fan; 'till the ship has sunk. Then, we'll stand up and say, 'I told you so!'"

I have news for you, Republicans: Nobody will care what you say. The public will hold you just as guilty as the rest. I understand you don't have the the votes to change anything. But tell me, did the cat get your tongues? This is a perfect time for you to speak. You risk nothing. Stand on your principles (if you have any)! And let America know that better alternatives do exist. Make known what you think. Surely you can seen that the country is hemorrhaging.

You sit there poised and smart, but you don't show your passion. You are mere ciphers. You are content to let talk show hosts carry your water. Then you have the gall to betray them - once, twice, thrice... - when asked to. You will be swept out with the rest when the time comes. And that's a promise!

You won't be able to just sit there and say, "Hey, we're Republicans; we're different. Vote for us." It won't cut it. As far as we're concerned, you're just as bad as the Dems. You sat there and let it happen. ... and happen it will.