Sorry for making this such a short diary in advance. I'm hoping that there'll be some spirited conversation in the comments.
So, knowing what we know of this "deal"... what is worse for the American people at this point - no agreed-upon raise to the debt ceiling and a default - or this deal?
Assuming the President won't take the 14th amendment option (or the jumbo coin option, etc. as I question his desire or appetite to fight) what option currently on the table is worse? Taking these cuts to the social safety net now - or a brief default where the left might be able to get some leverage coming out of the deal?