A default would be a horrible thing for the global economy and for every consumer in this nation because it would jack up the cost of capital for borrowers and small business people trying to get by. that's something we shouldn't have do deal with. we're the greatest nation on earth. the whole world is watching this play out. we deserve better from our political class. >> thermonuclear explosion. i just wrote that down. i'm quoting you on that one. as a member of the republican party, and i know you're not there on capitol hill, but what do you think is going on behind closed doors right now? ...