Even though control of the White House, Senate, and House remains the same as it was before the election, the negotiation among them has been turned on its head. I and many others--see Paul Krugman's piece in the New York Times--state with certainty: No deal. Mr. President, do not make a deal on fiscal issues with the Republicans right now. Call their bluff. Stare them down. Tell them to go over the cliff and enjoy the ride. It's time to be tough. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.