snapits
...I don't think it really matters whether they do anything or not. The rest of the world would like to see a declaration by the president, house and senate swearing that we will continue to spend like drunken sailors but I don't think it matters.
...how come a possible default to china is such a terrible thing, but defaulting on social security is part of a "shared sacrifice".

Liberals are like a "Slinky". Totally useless, but somehow ya can't help but smile when you see one tumble down a flight of stairs!