SHOW-ME FISCAL CLIFF EXPLANATION!!!

If you believe that NASA killed Michael Jackson . . .

You might also fight find this bit of political news intriguing along with perspective from the ruling elite among Missouri politicos.

KMBC: Senate passes short-term fiscal cliff fix

The "explanation" for those simple enough to believe that there's a difference between the two parties that serve mostly the same corporate interests . . .

Roy Blunt via Twitter:

"This bill permanently protects 99% of taxpayers from a tax increase & provides permanent tax relief & economic certainty for every American."

More from Roy:

"This bill also ensures the vast majority of farm families & small businesses in Missouri will not face the unfair death tax."

Sen. Claire via Twitter

"Final vote 89-8.Wasn't pretty & I'm embarrassed it took so long but glad I'm part of compromise to protect vast majority from tax increase."

Meanwhile . . .

Government gets bigger, spending increases and the money in your pocket and in your bank grows increasingly worthless.