The trick is to keep the economy improving. Doing anything that upsets consumer confidence will hurt the economy. They need to agree to something and move on.
Or go over the cliff. The suspense is killing me.
Not really.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.