Rachel,

When an anonymous GOP Senator held up death benefits for the families of our war dead you were able to shame the Minority Leader into dropping the hold. For this you have earned the thanks of a grateful nation.

If possible, four days before the fiscal 'cliff', would you please shame the Congress into acting like adults?

I don't understand why we have to be held hostage by some alcoholic with an ego problem just because he was elected. Isn't there an ethics group amoungst those senators/congressmen?????

The Republican party, currently led by minority Tea Party'ers and Rush Limbough, clearly does not represent the American majority. The party is a disgrace to America's political system and no longer comes close to serving the best interests of this country. It has lost its way and its heart, closed off in its own delusional world, and unless the people of this country see a greater connection between this party and the people it was chosen to serve, I don't see how it can continue to survive.

Sinatra be kidding me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqRMZTq4Q0g

Question??.. Why is it obviously a prerequisite to be a homosexual to be on your show?.. or website?? Do you seriously.. no I mean "really".. you honestly believe this is what is best for our children? ..for our families??

Question??.. How can our country continue to spend $11 Billion a day.. when it only takes in $5 billion? When you know the facts are.. raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans does nothing to close this gap! Clearly these numbers reflect only two options.. government spending MUST be reduced or ALL of our taxes must be more than doubled!!

If the government is taking all of our money (personal tax, property tax, sales tax, gas tax.. etc. etc. etc.. fees to get married, fees for insurance, fees and/or taxes for every EVERYTHING we do!! What is the difference if government "runs" everything and people are then given what they need?? Or if we are forced to give the government most of our money, and then they distribute it to everyone the way they see fit?

Are not both the same thing??!! And is this any different than early 20th century Russia = Marxism = Communism?? Pick up a history book!!

And where did this road lead?? mmmmmmmmmm... Poverty on a scale never before seen!! Starvation of over 30 million people!! And a lazy working class nation never ever seen before!!! (what is there to work for??.. ZERO incentive to work hard or smart!!! ..there's not reason to.. because you don't get to benefit from any entrepreneurial idea and motive!!!

What would next week be if our nation were as you propose.. Everyone is homosexual and lesbian.. (man would cease to exist!!!) And everyone is living off.. or allowing those in government to distribute to everyone what they "need" and or want).. who pays into this?? Just the wealthiest 2% of americans?? REALLY!! And when they have no more wealth because it has been distributed to everyone else.. then what??

WOW.. no there is no wealth.. but I guess it could work.. because with everyone being homosexual and lesbian.. there is no more people either!!!

Seriously.. Think about it!!! WHAT AN AWESOME PLAN FOR THE FUTURE DESTRUCTION (OH.. I MEAN PROSPERITY) OF OUR NATION!!!!

Kudos to Ezra Klein for doing such a superb job filling in for Rachel. When does he get his own show?