Well, the government has shut down, because Congress cannot agree on a budget resolution. It is politics at it’s worst. I believe the far right wing of the Republican party has gone over the edge. They are focused on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), even though that law has little to do with the current budget considerations. Think about it. The government has shut down because of lack of funding, but the ACA has not been affected at all. So, why did the Republicans pick this as their line in the sand. It’s because they are out of reasonable options. The ACA passed both houses of Congress, it was signed by the President. It’s the law. The Supreme court has examined it and declared most of it constitutional. President Obama won a second election in which the ACA was a big issue for the voters. He won. This issue has been settled. It need not be changed until another election takes place, and another Congress changes it. Without describing exactly how I feel about the ACA, (I opposed it for various reasons), I’m disgusted with the right-wing Republicans, and I hold them completely responsible for the mess we are in. So, I am sympathetic to the Democrat’s message that the Republicans are trying to hold the country hostage until they get their way.
What I find most outrageous is that the House Republicans are claiming that the “other side” won’t negotiate. Really! Here’s a metaphor of how I view their position.
“We are absolutely willing to shut down the government unless you meet our demands. We demand that I can have unlimited sex with your wife.” No! I will never agree to that. “Ok, let’s negotiate! How about I have sex with your wife only once every other day?” No, never! “Ok, once a week, surely you can agree to that!!!” No, we will not be held hostage to your unreasonable demands!! “See, the other side will not even sit down with us to negotiate! What can we do?”
I say you can go fuck yourself.
