Over the cliff? Not over the cliff?

[NashvilleLefty]

5. NOT. Simply because

we need more stimulus. Granted, this is the best position that we have been in negotiation-wise, but we need to have more stimulus and frankly, the "deficit" is totally irrelevant.

If we increase the economy, the revenues will increase and the deficit will be a moot point. Although, I support increasing the tax rate on the 1% just to help normalize the increase of wealth between the upper 1% and the rest of the country. Should we increase the basic rate or close the loopholes? Both. And get rid of the cap on SS payroll taxes - that will take care of any issues.

Medicare? The problem with health insurance is health costs. Expand Medicare to be Medicare for All. This will affect private insurance companies which will affect the economy. But, these companies can become Medicare Supplemental companies.

But I digress. Although the "Fiscal Cliff" may be over-rated, it is still a real thing.