Deficit Hawk when okay for the party

[W]orst financial and economic collapse of our lifetime, with millions out of work, millions of businesses shuttered, and hundreds of failed banks -- arguably a bigger emergency that 911 -- and the Republicans can get away with an unprecedented level of political obstructionism and brinkmanship, without penalty from the media or the voters?

A comment to a discussion how Ryan is a loyal Republican but bad for the country. Again, pick is truth in advertising.