Republicans and Democrats alike gloated over the three month deal to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.
But dig a little deeper, and the "compromise" reads like an Enabling Act, ceding more power to the president on debt matters.
Everyone was all oozy-woozy praising Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for his hand in crafting the deal.
Wasn't until a few hours later that we learn the deal includes $2 Billion for Kentucky to upgrade a damn dam - apparently to help woo McConnell's hand in bring the overall plan to the floor.
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Congress will be back fussing over the budget again by January or February.
But America will be a little weaker, a little more poor. While the president will have even more power.
Can kicking has a price. Long term, it can't end well.
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