popular. long they continue to keep on this message track of con trining them it would be irresponsible to continue down this road, they can win. but i agree, it s not a slam dunk for republicans. it s hard to cut popular programs. bill: you have 87 house freshmen who were dragging the leadership kick and screaming or clawing their way towards what they want to get done, bob. they are the ones who are dictating policy in the house. when the speaker of the house john boehner cannot get that second engine for an aircraft pass. then you no he doesn t have control over it. but having said that what is irresponsible for both sides is to convince the american people that by taking $60 million you are doing something on a $14ville debt until they both have the courage to step up to