So basically, we're averting the fiscal cliff by creating a new fiscal cliff?

[JaneyVee]

oooookay. no wonder (insert name of sexually transmitted disease) has higher approval ratings than the Republican 112th congress.

[W_HAMILTON]

1. Yes.

And this time, there will be no tax portion of "the fiscal cliff." So, if you think the Republicans weren't negotiating in good faith this go-around, just wait and watch them over the next couple of months...

[HiPointDem]

6. +1. yes, with the tax stuff now made permanent, i wonder what bargaining chips obama still

has for the next round.

[Tom Rinaldo]

8. I'll see your +1, and add +1 n/t

[RandiFan1290]

2. Don't tell the morans

They are still celebrating and making Bernie Sanders jokes

[SammyWinstonJack]

5. ...

[Downwinder]

3. Just moved to a lower ledge.

[Proud Public Servant]

4. Exactly, and next time

The GOP will be able to fold the debt ceiling into the deal, since it'll be up for raising at the same time. Whee!

[HereSince1628]

7. It's a proliferation of cliffs