Are we going over the fiscal cliff?

[Deleted]

Do you think this means Obama will yank the compromise he offered them and they'll have to start all over again?

Why can't they just agree to meet in the middle?? They're really not that far apart.

[ssmjlm]

I saw that last night and I'm pretty pissed they think it's ok to just recess with no resolution.

I think we may be fucked.

[SJ]

I am so annoyed that I don't even know where to start.

[Deleted]

Dec 21, 2012 7:46:38 GMT -5 SJ said:

I am so annoyed that I don't even know where to start.

Yeah. This is ridiculous. They are behaving like children.

[karinothing]

I also think it is ridiculous they went on recess.

I really didn't think it was going to happen, but I guess it will.

At least maybe housing prices will drop?

[Deleted]

Well they'll still be working on it behind the scenes right? Hopefully they'll go home, realize that constituents on both sides want a deal, and come back more determined to create a workable compromise. It's not over yet but I'm annoyed that they're literally leaving it till the last minute.

eta: the odd thing is that the approval ratings of both sides would likely increase if they were able to work out a deal. They have huge incentives all over the place to get this thing done and yet they continue to procrastinate. I don't get it.

[calico]

I'm pissed b/c I thought they were told it was expected that they work Christmas Eve, off on Christmas and return on the 26th.

WTF- so, jackasses that can't even do their job effectively get off on Christmas eve and us normal Feds can't even get a damn "gimme" day off on Christmas Eve?

[cookies]

Dec 21, 2012 8:08:06 GMT -5 karinothing said:

I also think it is ridiculous they went on recess.

I really didn't think it was going to happen, but I guess it will.

At least maybe housing prices will drop?

No! This is not allowed until AFTER we sell our place.

[jenn248]

Dec 21, 2012 8:17:20 GMT -5 calico said:

I'm pissed b/c I thought they were told it was expected that they work Christmas Eve, off on Christmas and return on the 26th.

WTF- so, jackasses that can't even do their job effectively get off on Christmas eve and us normal Feds can't even get a damn "gimme" day off on Christmas Eve?

Amen.

[Deleted]

This is why I can't stand politics sometimes. It's unbelievable that they went on recess without resolving this issue.

[calico]

Dec 21, 2012 9:25:52 GMT -5 pennypenny said:

Umm...the House and Senate are coming in today. They haven't recessed for the holiday.

That's not what CNN and my local news station reported this morning.

[whitepicketfence]

The situation is beyond ridiculous at this point. I never really thought that they'd be able to compromise but that doesn't make it any less infuriating.

[y4m]

Dec 21, 2012 8:08:06 GMT -5 karinothing said:

At least maybe housing prices will drop?

Especially here!

[gt7301b]

I'm not shocked at all, I never thought they were going to come to an agreement before Christmas.

I actually don't think it will be the end of the world if we go over the fiscal cliff, in fact, I think it may be the jump start we need to tackle some of the difficult issues at play. And if not, well I'm ready to buy some stock.

[y4m]

I predict kicking of the can. Something that says the fiscal cliff is in March now instead of January to give them more time.

[Deleted]

WTMF? You don't get to go on vacation until you get your damn work done. Harumph.

[noodleoo]

Dec 21, 2012 11:17:08 GMT -5 @bluesky said:

maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I have an instict it will all work out in time

On time being the extreme last minute?

If this happens and these idiots are reelected, then it is on us (the stupid voters) for not holding them accountable for their idiotic ways. If they go on vacation next week, that's BS.

[fences]

This is just ridiculous. We have been hearing about this all year and now it's 12/21. WTF.

[cjeanette]

Perhaps they were hoping the world would end today and they wouldn't have to deal with it?

[MixedBerryJam]

Dec 21, 2012 12:29:00 GMT -5 cjeanette said:

Perhaps they were hoping the world would end today and they wouldn't have to deal with it?

This made me choke on my iced tea. How did we not predict this?

[Deleted]

Dec 21, 2012 11:17:08 GMT -5 @bluesky said:

maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I have an instict it will all work out in time

Me too.

[ssmjlm]

Dec 21, 2012 14:16:28 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Dec 21, 2012 14:11:49 GMT -5 pennypenny said:

FYI - the House just adjourned and the Senate is voting. On what I don't know. So they both definitely were in session today. So CNN was wrong.

I thought their holiday starts tomorrow?

Sorry we just got notices for anticipated cuts if it happens. I would rather not see people loose their jobs.