https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/12/09/simpson-bowles-deride-party-leaders-potus-for-betting-your-country/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:04:36 -0400<![CDATA[The leaders of President Obama&#8217;s bipartisan deficit reduction commission fear that, in former Sen. Alan Simpson&#8217;s (R-Wyo.) words, both Democratic and Republican leaders are talking like they&#8217;re &#8220;betting your country&#8221; in fiscal cliff negotiations.]]>Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:54:16 -0500<![CDATA[Bridget Johnson]]>https://pjmedia.com/bridget-johnson/2012/12/09/simpson-bowles-deride-party-leaders-potus-for-betting-your-country-n175459