Just how serious is this "fiscal cliff"?

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8. If they refuse to be rational, PrezO won't agree.

It's not likely it will last very long, but they may have to see that he means what he says and is willing to accept the consequences.

We the People will recognize who is responsible for lack of rationality, especially if PrezO takes it on the road.

They 'read' him before he and we thought they'd go as far as they did, that is, 'Make him a one term President,' but now we all know, and with a 2d term, he's more free to use his words and authority.