What do I say? Just a comic relief after the terrorist attack before we move into the next insanity courtesy the ruling class in D.C.
http://www.theonion.com/...
Choice quotes :
"I'm truly grateful that both Democrats and their Democratic counterparts were able to reach this consensus, accepting an agreement that is far from perfect not just for Democrats, but also for Democrats,"
Obama added that while it may look ugly at times, politics is about Democrats giving up what they want, as well as Democrats giving up what they want, until an agreement can ultimately be reached
When one side gets 98% of what it wants, it is called "consensus", "agreement".
When it is all spending cuts and no revenue increases, it is called "shared sacrifice". The peasants not only bailed out Wall street terrorists, but also pay for the mass destruction they caused. Shared sacrifice my ass.
Newspeak is alive and well.
Just check out the picture of the odd signing ceremony in the link :
http://my.firedoglake.com/...
Ironic the president is shortly going on a "jobs" tour in the Midwest. Especially considering that he is pushing trade agreements as "job programs". And Dems want to include "Trade Adjustment Assistance" - for those who will loose jobs through the "job plan". Newspeak ?
Jay Carney , or "Life imitates Onion"?
http://twitter.com/...
Carney: "Pivot [to jobs] is not an appropriate word. It is continuing the focus we have had..."