This is just a short commentary about how the GOP/TPer's did some serious CYA on last night's vote.
Dems came out and said that Shutdown would affect Military Paychecks. And everyone shrugged, well sort of. Then GATES was sent out (on Thursday) to give the GOP cover, saying that "families of soldier's back home won't get paid".
And that was the TeaPartier's CYA gift. Don't believe me?
(Last night around midnight-1AM CST I logged on) there was an advert. for my congresscritter: Canseco on DKOS - so being a good kossack to get money from those who I dislike), I clicked on the link.
For those who don't know this guy, he has stated repeatedly at his townhalls that he was "all in" for cutting the gov't credit cards and yet twice he has voted YES on the CR's.
When I followed the link (mentioned above), he had his statement ready and waiting: He voted for the CR because of military paychecks.
So, despite all the hand-wringing and "oh woe is me" from all media and US, the game was over on Thursday, past that, it was a song and dance / made for media event.
I seriously doubt that I am the only one to notice the actual sequence of events, but IMO, it was a game that was over on Thursday. Past that is was more of a soap opera / DC style. Citizen's were gamed, including US!