The Necessary Pain of the Fiscal Cliff
As we in the U.S. stand at the edge of the fiscal cliff and stare into the abyss, I ask myself: Why does it exist? The pain that will be created by a series of tax hikes and draconian spending cuts will undoubtedly push the U.S. into a recession. Why would anyone create such a doomsday scenario?
Well, pain can act as a strong motivator. A person with a toothache may avoid a visit to the dentist, but eventually the pain of not dealing with reality becomes too great, and off to the dentist they go. The pain is there for a reason; it is a call to action....678 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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