Perseveration

"Perseveration is the uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by brain injury or other organic disorder." (Wikipedia).

One might say Republicans perseverate their mantra of tax cuts, despite ample proof that it is just not the answer.

On April 1 (April Fools Day, you know?), House Republicans released their alternate budget plan that would revoke the stimulus, freeze all spending, and slash taxes for the wealthiest Americans and corporations.

Citizens for Tax Justice has found that under the GOP plan the average CEO would get a $1.5 million tax break, while the poorest Americans would have to pay more taxes.

Just what we need. Just what the public wants to hear, when outrage at CEO bonuses was about to ignite and galvanize the out-of-work masses.

Are they crazy, self-destructive, or is it some sly bait-and-switch game?

Ralph