[Zakeet]

The short term raise in the debt ceiling would only happen if there are spending cuts.

I didn't see that in the article.

I did see that, "[An] extension has been discussed as a way to keep negotiating and to keep pressure on the White House."

In other words, an extension would happen if the Rats continue to talk about spending cuts. On the farm where I grew up, talking is by no means the same as doing, hence my remark about the Pubs wimping out.

The Pubs can BS till the cows come home, but they never, ever have the stones it takes to deliver.

[hotsteppa]

Exactly...Thanks for expressing my thoughts....