[svcw]

about $2 trillion in deficit reductions, most accomplished through spending cuts.

WTF!!!! The word most tells the story. A simpler way to put is - taxes are raised.

[mwl8787]

Wrong. In the $4 trillion deal, the RATS were demanding $1 trillion or more in new taxes.

Boehner saw the trap and told the RATS to shove it.

We will have ups and downs over the next 3 weeks. Everyone should take a deep breath. Most important item is to match spending cuts dollar-for-dollar w debt ceiling increase.