POLL: What did you want Obama To Do? [View All]

It seems as though about 75% of this board is really upset with Obama, Reid & the Senate & Congressional Democrats tonight. My question is, what would have been a better option? If the GOP Controlled Congress won't agree to pass anything that even resembles a compromise - then what should Democrats do? Default, and let the poor suffer more?

I just don't think "Fight Harder" is a realistic response. I don't see how you force people to agree to something, when they really DO NOT CARE if we default - in fact I think the Tea Party was actually hoping for it. Crazies like Palin, Bachman, etc were HOPING for a Default. How do you compromise with those kind of people? You can't - but sadly they have a pretty large voice in 1/3 of the decision making process. So, you be President Obama.. what would you have done?