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Unexplained is that none exists. Hype substitutes for reality. Budget<br />

and deficit problems are real. Effective fixes are spurned. Destructive ones<br />

are prioritized.<br />

Progressive Radio News Hour regular Paul Craig Roberts told<br />

listeners that suspending Afghan military operations for three months<br />

would solve things for now. Ending hostilities entirely would do so longer<br />

term.<br />

Prioritizing peace over war, using US resources responsibly, enacting<br />

sustainable economic growth legislation, re-industrializing America, and<br />

job creation would do so in perpetuity.<br />

Obama and party bosses don't explain. Nor do media scoundrels. On<br />

December 26, a New York Times editorial headlined "Fiscal Endgame,"<br />

saying:<br />

House Republicans "rejected (Obama's) overly generous budget<br />

deal." They also "rejected <strong>the</strong>ir own leadership's proposal."<br />

No deal means ordinary Americans will be hit hardest, claims The<br />

Times. Omitted was explaining bipartisan agreement to destroy social<br />

America. Details alone remain to be resolved.<br />

Pre or post-yearend doesn't matter. Continuing resolutions extend<br />

many policies when agreements aren't reached. Before Congress adjourns,<br />

grand plan resolution won't happen.<br />

Expect talks to end by kicking <strong>the</strong> can down <strong>the</strong> road. Temporary<br />

resolution will likely be reached. More time will be bought. Major issues<br />

will be delayed for 2013 Q I and later discussions.<br />

Endgame intentions are clear. Crisis conditions fester. Ordinary<br />

Americans will suffer most. Both parties prioritize making <strong>the</strong>m pay for<br />

dire conditions predatory bankers caused.<br />

A December 27 Washington Post editorial headlined "Avoid <strong>the</strong><br />

'fiscal cliff,' " saying:<br />

Democrats and Republicans remain "at loggerheads." America "faces<br />

a harmful and gratuitous economic shock that would be inflicted by its<br />

own leaders."<br />

Both sides share blame. Before January 1, expect nothing more than<br />

stopgap legislation. Passage will avoid "disaster."

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