Boehner vs. Obama - 2nd Term Blues

CNN - Politics: Reports on remarks by Speaker Boehner, " said it's time for his party to "stand and fight" against the Affordable Care Act.  ".

Lets Get Real:

At least Speaker Boehner understands his JOB is on the line, one has to wonder do Senators from Conservative States up for re-election in 2014 understand that they could face the CHOP if they do not break from Majority Leader Reid, this is a man who it seems does not care about children with cancer, thus his refusal to pass a House Bill that will open the Government Department that looks after children with cancer, he is more interested in those that can VOTE, he has a military base in his State.   The Republicans should start to target these Senators, use the above example as way to show that Democrats care about who pays them, than the innocent who can not vote or give them money.    Its  time to take the fight to the Democrats folks.   They WANT to play politics, well lets get in the political trenches. 

Boehner on the US Government Shutdown - 2nd Term Blues

Guardian: Reports the following remarks by US House Speaker Boehner, " Boehner attempted to shift the blame, insisting there were not enough votes in the House. Speaking on ABC's This Week, he said: "There are not votes in the House to pass a clean CR." Boehner added that the House would not pass a bill raising the debt ceiling without a provision related to Obamacare. ".

Lets Get Real:

As stated many times in this blog the Republicans have to hold their nerve, NOT give an inch and play hardball with any moderates who want to bolt.  If the Congress does not pass a debt ceiling raise its not the end of the world folks.   The US voter is still paying TAX, the US Government is still getting the money, thus the President will have to make sure that US bond holders are paid, and that the money that does come it will be used to pay for different US Government Departments.   If Obama wants to be another Hoover, so be it folks, the choice if the US defaults will be in his hands, what is more important the US or the Obama ego?.

The War on Terror - Latest

BBC News: Reports on two raids by US Special Forces in Africa, one successful  in Libya to capture a planner for the US Embassies attacked in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998, another a failure in Somalia, the aim to capture a Al Qaeda linked terrorists behind the recent Kenya attacks. 

Lets Get Real:

This hat takes its hat off to the US Special Forces for mounting these raids, the terrorists should never be allowed to sleep without thinking the US will come after them, also the Oval must get some credit, it gave the green light.   It is odd that President Obama is happy with Special Forces attacks and drone kills but has a problem with using the regular Army, the recent disaster with Syria.   One can only postulate that he has seen to many James Bond films, his favourite show is Homeland.    The downside from reports is that the Libyan terrorists will be tried in Federal Court, he should be debriefed first, then more water boarding then placed on Trial.   This is why President Obama is weak folks, he only goes half way.