David Greene : Obama failed to find a way to avoid the spending cuts . Meanwhile , as the first workweek of the forced budget cuts begins Monday , expect a familiar sound from Washington : . He says Americans can usually tolerate Congress ' constant glare at moon . Not this time . This time Obama and Congress failure to compromise hits Obama more directly at home . Greene : Even if it was in a ' smoke - filled '' conference room , leaders used to be able to make a deal .
David Greene : Obama failed to find a way to avoid the spending cuts . He says Americans can usually tolerate Congress ' constant glare at moon . Not this time . This time Obama and Congress failure to compromise hits Obama more directly at home . Greene : Even if it was in a ' smoke - filled '' conference room , leaders used to be able to make a deal .