What is the deal?

El Cabrero is in agreement with whoever it was who suggested that the words "fiscal cliff" be banned, exiled or otherwise gotten rid of.  It's really a bad metaphor that stuck.

It's still a bit early to assess reactions about the deal regarding that which was formerly know as you-know-what, but here's a good assembly of facts and reactions by way of wonkblog. I'll post more analyses of the deal tomorrow.

MORE ON THAT, INCLUDING FIGHTS AHEAD here.

I don't know about y'all, but I think this is starting to be tiresome.

COOL SCIENCE PICTURES here.

GOAT ROPE ADVISORY LEVEL: ELEVATED