Peas are the new Spinach?

President Obama urged all parties involved to do the right thing  in the debt ceiling debate, unpleasant thought it may be. So, he says we need to get serious, rip off the band-aid, or “eat our peas”. Well, when did peas go out of favor? I thought that was supposed to be broccoli or spinach.The fresh new ones in summer are delicious, with a little butter. Perhaps the President should try some from the White House Garden!