The landing part could be rough

Jon Gabriel provides an analogy of our spending crisis. I particularly liked this observation:

The political posturing surrounding the “fiscal cliff” is so much kabuki, intending to make politicians on both sides appear fiscally responsible. Let’s face it, the car went over the fiscal cliff years ago — politicians are just pretending to steer so the passengers don't panic [emphasis mine – P.]

(H/T: Exurban League)