unreasonable merely because the tea party believes that the government should live within its means and that we should have visible, real and meaningful cuts to spending now not in years from now. i don't think that jives with reality, bill,. the debt deal isn't going to happen unless there is a compromise. 38 will signed a pledge they will not vote for a compromise unless there is a constitutional amendment that says you have to balance the budget. now, i support a constitutional amendment that says that. but it's not going to happen for years. because the democrats block as you know. two thirds of the states have to ratify such a constitutional amendment. it will take years. so these people are basically saying they are not going to vote for a compromise no matter what it is. unless -- >> -- now, look, i think you make a good point.