I do not think it can end smoothly. Not at all.
I HOPE ... against all logic... that it can be made to end without the oft-predicted real supersized Crash. To do this, and it will still be a rough ride, Boehner needs to propose a substantial tax CUT now. Pass that bill and send it to Reid and let’s see what he does with it.
That is not a complete solution to this horrible mess. But, it is at least a significant START on a solution. This message will be noted by our creditors ... this message will at least show some intention of saving our currency ...
and the American economy.
In short, I think things CAN be made better, but it is AWFULLY late in the game ... and it will therefore be a very rough ride ...
Just my thoughts. I have no crystal ball. But we don’t need one to foresee where we’re headed if Mr. Boehner (who just happens to be sitting in the one position that can do the most good right now).. if Mr. Boehner doesn’t reverse his TAX INCREASE BS and really make some positive moves... then YES, we are most certainly headed right down Obama’s (”transformational”) drain straight to the sewer
There's always hope - better yet, pray! ;)