Isn't it interesting that last week, Tea Partiers were being villified as hard hearted, uncompromising, skunks at the garden party. But just yesterday, I heard pundits talking about how the Tea Partiers were big winners in that the national conversation is now about cutting government spending, and polls show that's where most folks are, as well.
We need to keep that conversation going, and instead of screaming about how horrid this deal is, start working to get some more conservatives in office to replace those who don't seem to be worried about the spending problem.
As my dear late Mama always used to say, "You can catch more flies with honey, than with vinegar."
That is why the Tea Party reps are there - the people wanted this. And if we can step back and breath a minute, note - 0bama stomped his feet and wanted 1.5 trillion in new taxes- he got none. 0bama stomped his feet and wanted a big single solution - he still got a two step solution that'll hang around his neck like an albatross. He stomped his feet and demanded no BBA - but a vote on a BBA is now to happen - in the midst of the election run. Not bad for a bunch of freshmen hobbits who only control one side of congress versus a democrat senate and WH.
Tackle the bush tax cuts afresh at the appropriate time, let the dems think they've got us, then pull the football away.