It's worth noting John Boehner's choice of words in his newly issued threat to shut down the federal government: "read my lips."
Gee...who does that remind you of? If you don't remember, this video will refresh your memory:
Yep, Boehner's was echoing George H. W. Bush and his famous "read my lips, no new taxes" pledge. And we all know how well
that worked out.