The Republicans are trying to fix the mess we're in. They're willing to compromise as much as they have to, so long as we make progress toward fixing the mess we're in.
The Democrats have ZERO interest in trying to fix the mess we're in. The mess keeps giving them Christmas presents. The mess is a feature, not a bug. Our leftist Prez's strategy is to create one crisis after another until the country surrenders to his vision of a "transformed" America. Thus the ever-changing bait-and-switch with the other party, whereby he now opposes what he once asked for. He keeps moving the goal posts, not to get more out of a deal, but to prevent a deal. Meanwhile, his toadies in the Senate sit on their hands, insuring that no deal will ever be reached.
And the GOP keeps arguing among itself over how to much to give away. Here's a clue: no matter how much you give these guys, it will never be enough. The point is not to get a deal, but to prevent a deal. It is only when the crisis reaches its maximum point that people will cry out for a Strong Man to come in and take over everything and save them.
The House Republicans should pass whatever Boehner can get his members to agree on, and adjourn. Because in the end, the Democrats and the media (but I repeat myself) will blame the GOP for everything, so you might as well at least vote your conscience.