I dont see how you get to that point. The GOP has governed like crap in the past because it didnt stick to its principles.

I can see how it might be frustrating for a liberal who sees that the GOP often adheres to ideology only when doing so makes life inconvenient for Dems , especially if it will play well in the next election. You might even call it cynical and self serving.

But its not like the Dems do any differently. Nor do the Dems make things easy. As far as the Obama vs House goes... Boehner is actually a lot more of a pushover, and more moderate than Newt. Obama just to incompetent to deal with him.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)