#tellusatoday: Washington delays tough decisions

We asked our followers on Twitter what they thought of the "fiscal cliff" deal. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

Management by "crisis" is a poor model. The deal stinks. Nobody cares about the future of the country!

— @raghanger

My paycheck will be $74 less today due to the Social Security tax! Explain that!

— @Feistything

Payroll tax holiday was always temporary. No one should be surprised. Also, the increase in capital gains tax was way past due.

— @LIVEPUFFY311

I always thought a deal was when both sides benefited equally. Where was the benefit to the taxpayers?

— @tab91787

It's typical of Washington. Difficult decisions regarding spending cuts punted yet again.

— @mnoormo1

All members of Congress would be fired if the government were a private company.

— @spywife

Not satisfied with the deal! It's too full of corporate tax giveaways and boondoggles.

— @notarytim

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