I’ve heard several people say “a pox on both their houses,” equating the roles of left and right or House and Senate in our delayed but unresolved political crisis. There are idiots in every group of people. However, it takes two to tango but both have to want to dance.

Responsibility for our ongoing crisis starts with the voters who elected the lunatic fringe, as well as those loonies. Further responsibility belongs to John Boehner for not having the gumption to stand up to a few foaming mouth-breathers. Further responsibility belongs to the rest of the Republican majority of the House for being frightened by the loonies and their deep-pocket backers. Unprincipled cowards all.

When you say “a pox on both their houses,” you have handed victory to those who hate government and will do everything they can to undermine it. Don’t let them win.