CLAPPING FOR TINKERBELL

I see NO reason to think that the dysfunctional political terrain in DC is going to resolve itself in order to develop and pass a sensible approach to the deficit. But I suppose it’s important to PRETEND it’s possible

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/08/where-do-we-go-from-here-political-leaders-react-to-the-sp-downgrade.php
It's a staple of business management