Yes it’s time for a government “shut down” — though Social Security checks will be mailed and no real change occurs.
It’s time that the Republicans, tea party supporters and independents put a line in the sand and say NO MORE government spending without BIG CUTS. Let’s get serious!
WHEN to have a government shut down? How about a government shut down near Spring Break and Easter. Around the time that it’s great to go to the beach, walk in the park, spend time in the garden. Give people time to think and connect with their families, with nature, their “Higher Power”, renewal of Life, God. And of course Easter Eggs!!
Deliberately give everyone time to think about what government SHOULD do and NOT do. How much can we cut from the federal government? How much should we cut from our state and local governments? Let’s be deliberate and take time …
“Surely the Tea Party advocates will push the GOP to stay on message and stay the course. That’s what last November’s elections were all about. And if a satisfactory deal cannot be reached, one that keeps the GOP spending-cut pledge and includes a spending-limit rule with real teeth, then why not shut down the government?
“Reading through various reports from the Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, you get the sense that no great harm will come from a shutdown. Social Security checks will be mailed. Other benefit payments will be met. Air-traffic controllers will do their jobs. Border protection and military operations will continue. Uniformed military personnel will be exempted. The Postal Service will do its business uninterrupted. And incoming revenues can be designated for interest payment on the debt.
Doesn’t sound that bad to me. It sure isn’t the end of the world.
