And The Need To Be Hyper Critical Is?

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/73354.html

I have a real problem with this article for several reasons.  Had this bill been pasted, it would have been tauted as government growing power and controlling roads. Speaker Boehner would have been raked over the coals for "back door dealing" or maybe even not doing the work but taking the credit.  Have we come to the point that everything Congress does is going to be critiqued to the point of absurdity?  Part of that is holding public office, but part of that is the sad state affairs in politics at this time.  Are we going to undercut the American process and the people we sent to Washington? I think so, and it is a damn shame.

From what I have observed, Speaker Boehner is far from a hands-off leader, who is more apt to get right up in your face as he is to not.  He backs the people that back him, he is not afraid to reach across the aisle, and he will knock your head if you cross him.  He has pulled the rug out from Democrats and Republicans just the same.  He also has backed them.  His support of major education bills and tax plans have helped Democratic Representatives nearly as much as Republicans. 

Besides, even if he is a hands off leader, is that a bad thing?  Hands off style government is after all a hallmark of the Republican party.  Regardless of philosophy, I feel as though this approach is exactly what we need in the House.  Laws need to be good. They need to be well thought out.  They need to not take time being passed.  By allowing committees to flesh out bills, Boehner is allowing the process to stream line.  Bills are being produced that should (at least we would hope) be of better quality and pass more easily.   Boehner is simply practicing at the micro level what his party stands for at the macro level.

Boehner is acting as a consensus builder, much like his boss President Obama operates, which is to both of their benefits.  Working with each other's strengths is the country's benefit and I think history will show that the Boehner/Obama relationship will be productive.  Maybe my head is in the sand, maybe not.  What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know.  I'd be interested in what you have to say