Fairy tales

Republicans are either far out of touch with reality -- or else they know what they're saying is absurd, and they are cynical enough to intentionally try to fool the American people.  So what's new about that?   That's their standard operating procedure.

This morning, we have Rand Paul saying that the president "is being irresponsible" to even mention the word "default," when discussing what looms ahead.   This from one of the ring-leaders in holding America hostage to their attempt to defund Obamacare.

And Mr. Shutdown himself, who seems to revel in what's happening (because it keeps his name in the news), Ted Cruz said the government shutdown fight has "not remotely" hurt the Repulican brand.

Meanwhile, John Boehner said that he doesn't have the votes in the House to pass a clean bill and stop this whole thing.    But that is simply not true.   The count is now up to 21 (it only takes 17) Republicans who have said they are ready to vote on such a bill and end the shutdown.    What Boehner apparently means is that he doesn't have enough Republican votes to pass it.   A bipartisan vote would end it in a minute.

Then out of the other side of his mouth, Boehner derides the president for "not being willing to compromise."

Are there any adults left in the Republican party?   Why aren't they taking charge.   Certainly they don't approve of this.    John McCain?    Susan Collins?   Anyone?

Ralph