Congress looks unlikely to reach a deficit reduction deal by deadline . Sheikh Mohammed : Follow NBA owners ' demands and force out members of Congress . The only way to achieve dramatic change is to extend congressional terms , he says . Obeidallah : I hope you take the time to `` thank '' Rep. J. Randy Forbes , a Republican from Virginia , for leading the courageous charge on that issue . Stop political posturing , make a deal and revive nation 's economy .
Congress looks unlikely to reach a deficit reduction deal by deadline . Sheikh Mohammed : Follow NBA owners ' demands and force out members of Congress . The only way to achieve dramatic change is to extend congressional terms , he says . Obeidallah : Stop political posturing , make a deal and revive nation 's economy .