[The Cajun]

Yup, think, in the back of our minds, we all knew he would eventually cave , but we didn't know just how bad.

It was badder than I figured, thought we would at least get a crumb or two.

[Errant]

I have a feeling this is all going to backfire on those who thought the Tea Party were the idiots in this battle:

The latest from John Williams’ www.ShadowStats.com.

- Debt-Ceiling Concept Was Gutted in "Deal" to Reopen the Government
- Chances Are Nonexistent for Meaningful Government Action to Address Issues of Longer-Range U.S. Sovereign Solvency
- General Economic Outlook Has Deteriorated
- Watch the Dollar!

[Errant]

Chinese agency downgrades US credit rating

Who said the Chinese were Stupid?!