Scary state of the union

As the Republicans in the House fold their tents and head for home in their clown car, it is scary to contemplate the state they are reducing our country too.  They have redefined the "do nothing Congress" to the extent they make the republicans of 1948 look like ball of fire.  Of course, the cowardly John Boehner is the real reason this congress can't get out of its own way.   He is so afraid of the 30 or so tea bag republicans in his caucus he refuses to work with Democrats to craft needed legislation.  One or two real compromise bills passed by the Dems and whichever Repubs feel they can work with the president would probably show the country who the real obstructionists are and how they can be circumvented.  But Boehner is more worried about his speakership than getting the country headed in the right direction.  This is how the country is being held hostage by a few know nothing idiots in safe seats.  The long term solution is to make as many congressional districts possible competitive seats.  That will allow a real debate on policy and prevent the preaching to the choir that so many congressmen now do.  In the short term, Boehner needs to grow some stones and put the country ahead of his own legacy and his party.  Do I hear crickets?.....