Progressives Should Anticipate Another Frustrating Year

"The ratificati­on of the START treaty suggests that simply opposing everything Obama does is no longer a demonstrab­ly winning strategy for Republican­s."



Not at all.



It merely suggests that they didn't see any value in opposing it. Believe this: if loose Russian nukes get into the hands of a terrorist, the repugs will say it was due to Obama. And they will play the tune loudly, consistent­ly, and, most importantl­y, very effectivel­y. As has been the case with Obama in the last 2 years, he will timidly aim for the high road once or twice, and then move to other things - failing to make his case effectivel­y, ceding the matter by leaving it essentiall­y unchalleng­ed.



For the next 2 years, the House will churn out bills that will shock the senses, but will be associated with much fanfare, public incredulou­sness, awe-inspir­ing titles, and human confetti to demonstrat­e they are 'working hard to solve America's problems.' They are all about appearance and are masters of the current "art" of "governing­."



You are thinking about their actions in the context of the real world. But they do not associate themselves with that place - so you have to stop expecting them to be concerned by the things that concern sentient, grounded people.
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