off the top of my head, i think he got it...but like every other time he got it, he just refuses to accept it.

his indication that he is willing to listen just rings hollow. we have heard that over and over and over again.

sure he will listen to what the republicans have to say - but nothing will come of it - he only wants to hear that the republicans are going to do what he wants, how he wants and when he wants it done.

i fear we will spend the next two years at an impasse where nothing significant will be accomplished. but that might be the new definition of stability.

on the other side...i haven't heard john boehner say anything about negotitating outcomes that will be good for the country either.

i wish i could think of an appropriate sports metaphor but one escapes me right now. maybe something like it's half time and the coach is in the locker room checking the injury list - we'll have to see who comes out of the locker room ready to play.