> Whatever needs to be done must be done during the budgeting process. If the "normal" process could fix our serious problem, it would have done so long ago. I

> Whatever needs to be done must be done during the budgeting process. If the "normal" process could fix our serious problem, it would have done so long ago. Instead, deficits have exploded. If the only way to force a discussion on reigning in spending before disaster strikes is via debt-ceiling negotiation, so be it. > Of course, the last time the Republicans passed a budget it was far from balanced. And shame on the Republicans who passed that budget!