IMO, Republicans are partially correct.
Why won't the Democrats offer an alternative to the Republicans? At least make an attempt to look interested.
Republicans want to open some departments in the government, so instead of just saying we want a clean resolution, why not simply add every other government agency to list proposed in the house passed bill, and see if the Republicans reject it. If they don't, then you have what you want, while giving the Republicans a way out.
And if the Republicans want to defund the Affordable Care Act (we need to stop calling it ObamaCare), Democrats should say sure, but in it's place we want to extend Medicare for everyone. See if the Republicans reject that as well.
Two can play the game. I just don't understand why Democrats won't play.