The impasse over the pending "fiscal cliff" goes on, bringing America closer to the precipice of mandatory spending cuts and tax increases.

Unless a deal between Congress and President Barack Obama is reached by the end of the year, programs ranging from military spending to farm subsidies to unemployment benefits will be affected.

Blogger Mike Shortall drew on the classic sports show ABC's Wide World of Sports and the movie Thelma and Louise to describe his feelings towards the fiscal cliff drama.

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