My interpretation of this story:
Prez: Hey, GOP. We’ve had some bad feelings between us lately, and I know you’ve been feeling left out, but we’ve made a lot of progress over here with a plan to make health care affordable to millions of Americans, and so I’m hoping you’ll come on over and give us your feedback.
GOP: *Scrambles to come up with a strategy that involves the terms “socialism” and “elitist”* Erm-Well, maybe.
The Prez: Oh, ok, well just let me know. I’m having a summit. Reid is bringing some Chips and Dips. Pelosi has organic, domestic, wheat beer. I think it’s from Chico. Don’t worry, no Tofurkey dogs.
Some time later
GOP: You know Prez, we thought about it, and uh-well-we want you to scrap the entirety of what the House and Senate have worked for and start over.
The Prez: Hm. Well, I can’t really do that. The bills need improvement and we want your input, but on a basic level, these bills are really doing what we started out to achieve. They lower cost, raise coverage, and end the shady practices of insurance companies. But if you have more to add, please come to the summit and let us know.
GOP: No.
The Prez: No?
GOP: No. (Real) Americans (Teabaggers) don’t like your bills. We’re not going unless you start over.
The Prez: You know I can’t do that. Is there anyway we can compromise on this?
GOP: No.
The Prez: You know, I think that-
GOP: No.
The Prez: But, -
GOP: No.
The Prez: Oooookaaaay. Well, talk to you later then.
GOP: See! You don’t want bipartisanship!!! You’re not reaching across the aisle! You won’t let us carry out our agenda despite the fact that it’s been rejected by the American people in the form of sweeping elections!!! Damn you, you socialist muslim1!!one!!!
And that’s the story of how the GOP lost it’s fucking mind. Again.
