A fiscal cliff solution ...

[Eddie Haskell]

Seems the Republicans want to play games ... I say bring it on. We're not powerless; we too, can play this game.

Why not show our disapproval by refusing to spend on non-essential items until the deal is done. We'll shut this Christmas down until the will of the majority is recognized. And if that doesn't do the trick ... Return what you've already bought on Jan. 2nd.

If they want all the money, we'd better save the little we've got. No budget deal ... no Christmas sales.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Yeah, that'll work.

Good luck explaining that to your little kids on Christmas morning.

"I'm sorry, Timmy, Santa couldn't bring you the Xbox you wanted because the Republican Congress won't negotiate to arrive at a budget deal that raises revenue while preserving entitlements."

Go for it.

[Eddie Haskell]

2. Just explain to your kids that the Grinch stole Christmas.

And make sure he knows the Grinch is the Republican party.

[Hoyt]

3. I wouldn't screw around with a fragile economy. It's mostly poor folks who get hurt.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Bingo.

Don't buy any Christmas gifts. Then, who gets hurt the most (besides your sad little kids who didn't get a visit from Santa and don't understand why)? The minimum-wage worker at Target who was counting on the extra income for working the holiday season.

[Eddie Haskell]

6. I said non-essential items.

Are we so hooked on trinkets that we can't stand up to these bastards? No budget deal ... Christmas gets returned.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. Like I said - good luck explaining it to a five-year old.

Bad idea.

[Eddie Haskell]

12. The gutless don't deserve democracy.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

13. You must not have kids, or even know any.

There are a lot of ways to deal with this situation. This is not a good one. It hurts people - kids, small businesses, low-wage employees. I don't believe in hurting people.

[Hoyt]

10. If the economy stays at this level, you are going to be looking at a lot more cuts to SS.

[Eddie Haskell]

5. And neither will they.

That's why the threat would work.

[Hoyt]

8. It could work. I'm gonna trust Obama to make right decision for country considering

all the circumstances.

[BarackTheVote]

11. Don't agree at all

They already sacrificed our credit rating, why do you think they'd hesitate to bring down the economy again? Especially with Obama in office to absorb the blame. No. They would shoot Lady Liberty in the face if they thought it could make Obama look bad.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. Sorry, it's a really bad idea.

Not to mention that even if it wasn't a bad idea it's too late to implement it, since Christmas is next Tuesday and most people have already done most of their shopping.

[L0oniX]

14. Let the tax cuts expire then call for tax cuts for those making less than $250k ...then

watch the repukes squirm and dare try to obstruct a tax break.