Still No Budget: Government Shutdown Looms

"That orange, crying mother*#%@ is #^&ing me off!"
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You know, I'm not sure why the Democrats didn't produce a budget months ago. I'm sure there was some sort of reason--most likely a political calculation having to do with the election--that lead them to not pass one earlier. And what a miscalculation that turned out to be, as it turns out. See, Democrats are used to comprimise (usually their own ideals) to get things done. They've gotten bad at it, giving away the good stuff without trying, but that's what they do. The current crop of TEApublicans refuses to compromise. They'll stamp their feet until they get what they want, consequences be damned.

As Rachel Maddow pointed out tonight, that may not have as big as a downside as it did in 1995 when Newt Gingrich was branded a "big baby" after that government shutdown. John Boner Boehner has been annoying as hell to his political opponents, and to Democrats who pay attention. But the public at large has no idea who he is. So putting a face (an orange face, hah!) to the blame for this shutdown won't be as easy. But make no mistake, the only ones who want a shut down are some--not all--Republicans.  Which shows that some Republicans are insane, because anyone who wants the government to shut down is either insane, or is gambling that this pays off politically.

That would be a very craven and hideous thing to actually admit to.  Because a shut down will cost a lot of money. It could endanger a fragile, recovering economy. It could make our troops work for no pay for the duration. It could do the same for countless government employees who--contrary to AM radio--are people, with real jobs and real lives. It will delay our tax refunds. It will cause all sorts of disarray, and acomplish nothing. Unless somebody would like to show me the positive, because I see zero for anybody.

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Government Shutdown Not Yet Averted As White House Meeting Fails To Produce Deal



President Barack Obama says another round of talks with congressional leaders has helped but there is no deal yet to avert a government shutdown. . .
 
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