Yup- Simpson Bowles was the last bipartisan effort back in 2010. With the advent of hyper-polarization brought on by social media/cable/punditocracy I seriously doubt anything resembling a Grand Bargain could be passed.
One of the most frequent observations on progressive sites is that every time a conservative makes an accusation it is really a confession. Looks to me you just confirmed that observation.
It would be a lot more credible to present your own thinking rather than putting words in my mouth.
Put the concessions side by side and show me where I am wrong. Put the reactions of the Freedom Caucus next to the reactions of anyone else and show me where I am wrong.
Saying you disagree with no information behind it wonât convince anyone.
Whereâs the challenge. All you are doing is insulting me. and then pouting when I point that out. Challenge my sources. Challenge my assessment of the winners of the debt ceiling fight earlier in the thread. Challenge my assessment that the the Freedom Caucus got its butt whipped by a man some here claim is senile. When you start offering content you will be able to get content replies, but when all you offer is name calling, what else do you expect?