If we can get this which includes a slowing or cut in Medicare that is a change in the overall mentality...more substantive cuts come IF we get the senate and/or White House next year.
The Dems are always willing to go to the brink, knowing that the Republicans always back off. It's time to force them over the brink. The Republicans have more power than they know how to use. Let the Dems have their tax increase - but on a large number of those who currently pay no taxes. I'm sick and tired of seeing those supposedly low income families have the money and the borrowing power to buy - items such as boats, large screen tvs, and other luxury items - what I can't afford to buy because I'm subsidizing them, but trying to live within my means.