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I have been around for so long, and seen so much, that I may be getting desensitized. They come and they go. I look back on my correspondence to politicians over the last 20 years and it is evident that there is a constant roll over, change, new faces. 90% are out of office and many are deceased.

I too am skeptical about Boehner's sincerity. He has a tough job. The media said there was, and is, a "civil war" in the Republican party. With an approval rating of 13% Congress isn't very popular with the people.

So what's happening. What is the prognosis ? I haven't, as yet, come to any absolute, concrete, opinions. However, here are my elements.

#1. Congress works for us, the people. Often I wonder if they all understand that. Big "O" certainly does not.

#2. Majority rules, like it or not that is how it works. American democracy just "sucks". It stinks. But it is still the best system in the world.

#3. If I was to give Boehner the benefit of the doubt I would say he is trying to respond to the majority of his party and fellow congressmen.

#4. As with all other elements of society, Senators and Representatives are only human with all of the flaws and imperfections. The Republicans are typically a broad spectrum with all of their own personalities and flaws. So we get a whole range of diverse positions, attitudes and aspirations. Maybe we can call them snowflakes, every one different upon scrutiny.

#5. Although I completely distrust the media there are a few areas of plausible acceptance. When they report that John Boehner won't entertain comprehensive immigration reform this year I believe it is due to - a. Him saying he doesn't trust Obama to enforce the law. *( That's a no brainer ). b. The reported MASSIVE flood of negative responses from constituents. *( That's where the people need to receive high fives, a copa of champagne and take a victory lap ).

#6. My position against immigration reform is MANY faceted. One of which is my belief that the more the liberal, progressive, socialist, radical Democrats, and big "O", continue down the path of destruction, the more they will "turn off" the voters. I am NOT opposed to Obama nor the Dems. I want more of the insanity. I hope it gets a "lot" worse and according to some expert, professional analysis it is indeed going to do just that this year.

So the strategy here is to pay out more and more rope, let them go on to self destruction. The very powerful, and dangerous, influence from the Latino/Hispanic's anarchists may be gaining ground *( Which it absolutely is ) but in due course the backlash will kick in and the Republicans will pick up disillusioned Democrats, Independents and youth votes.

Incidentally have you noticed the successes, low unemployment and prosperity in Republican Texas, Wisconsin and North Dakota where things are booming, there are surpluses and 3% unemployment ?