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Old 12-06-2012, 01:01 PM
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Whether or not you agree with the GOP, you have to admire their tenaciousness with regard to the fiscal cliff. They're going to the mat with regard to their beliefs.

It's going to be interesting..................

In reality, the points for which the two factions are arguing over are relatively insignificant in terms of the deficit.
$100 Billion is a blip compared to a $16 Trillion debt with foreseeable $ Trillion deficits. 0.625% if my math is correct. Unless the Dems and Reps can agree to less.

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Neither wants to actually address the problem which requires some massive spending cuts together with a tax increase for everybody, unfortunately.
Sad but true. Keep kicking that can.
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