Impact of GOP DHS Shutdown - Not Pretty
(I lived through two GOP shutdowns in the 1990's)
During the Clinton
administration, after conservatives made massive congressional gains in the
1994 Republican Revolution, there were two full government shutdowns
during 1995 and 1996 lasting 5 and 21 days respectively, both the longest
and most severe to that date. These shutdowns led to massive furloughs and
significant disruption. The primary issue was the United
States budget deficit.
The federal government shutdown of 2013 ran from
October 1 to October 16, 2013
over the Republican desire to delay or defund the ACA (Obama-care) which has
been in effect since March 2010.
Now here we are again. This time the GOP is upset and angry about
Mr. Obama’s executive order on immigration (deportation delay due mostly to GOP
inaction on positive immigration reform – which we sorely need).
If they don’t get their way, expect “poison pill” amendments
on “must-pass” bills … they are hell bent on getting their way no matter who
suffers along the way.
A very good 4-minute run down is here:
It is very hard for me to come close to even comprehending how
anyone can serve in elected office, professing to serve the best interests of
the country then stand by and advocate a shutdown of government … to me that
borders on the highest form of treason: turning your back on the very structure
you say you are serving with honor, pride, and dignity.
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