The impasse reached by our do nothing Congress requires an adult intervention. In similar life situations a mediator is called in to rationally hear both sides, and then to suggest ways that the conflict could be resolved. The mediator is not burdened with the goal of winning ,and therefore the impartial sane suggestions most times lead to resolution.The level of irrationality and out of control testosterone in the standoff today prevents the clowns from employing a reasonable way out of this enormous problem. They are willing to let partisan politics weak havoc on an entire nation and the world.