Americans are using social media to vent anger about the fiscal cliff . Some are furious with Republicans for fighting against allowing tax breaks for the nation 's wealthiest to expire , despite an election that made clear that a majority of Americans support the idea . Most want it avoided , but some want the U.S. to ` ` go over '' the cliff . The social media has let Washington hear from everyday Americans , GOP leader says . An age - old on the fiscal cliff has almost led her to give up hopes of serving in Congress .
Americans are using social media to vent anger about the fiscal cliff . Most want it avoided , but some want the U.S. to ` ` go over '' the cliff . The social media has let Washington hear from everyday Americans , GOP leader says . An age - old on the fiscal cliff has almost led her to give up hopes of serving in Congress .