Everything you need to know about the debt ceiling...

clearly explained in just over three minutes.



And people wonder why "Congress somewhere below cockroaches, traffic jams, and Nickelback in Americans' esteem." (Actually, I don't think a lot of people are wondering, but work with me, people.)

If only cutting the budget was this simple....



Seriously, are there any accountants in Congress? Anyone? Anyone?

I may have to rent the movie Dave.

BREAKING NEWS! Congress just approved suspending the debt limit until May 18. But before you get too excited, and start thinking that the 113th Congress is actually going to get anything substantive done, remember who we are dealing with -- and that this is just a delaying tactic. Though on the plus side, the stock market should have another up day.