... and this is worth a read.

There is some other, overarching logic to the stimulus debate and entitlement reform, though, and it's important to keep it in mind. It's the logic of disaster capitalism and there has never been a more perfect storm in which to apply it. "Entitlement reform"and "Grand Bargains" in this environment, particularly with a perceived mandate for compromise with wingnuts at all costs, looks very much like a form of shock therapy.