Unfortunately, I have to agree with you, GfinS, but for different reasons...

Obama still believes that pragmatism is a viable strategy and so he gives stuff too quickly hoping that will get him something in return... He hasn't gotten much from the Republicans... Actually, he hasn't gotten anything...

Obama also is overly concerned about pissing off the BIG monied people because they go out and spend a lot of that $$$ to bust on him...

Me??? I'd tell to go screw themselves...

This pipeline is the wrongest thing since the word "wrong" was invented...

B~