The Republican Party will not raise taxes on the wealthy to help this nation out of a deep recession and government short fall.  They will not raise the debt ceiling.  The apparent reason for this is their alleged sequence of priorities.  Let us provide a list in order of importance:

• The rich.
• Large and powerful businesses.
• Getting as many Republicans reelected as possible.
• Furthering the Republican Party; make it more powerful.
• This country.

Also of note is the possibility that the Republican Party shows less concern for American consumers than the financial industry by opposing the appointment of Elizabeth Warren from heading the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.  Elizabeth Warren is undoubtedly the most qualified individual for that position.