Several leading Republicans, including Senators Cruz, McConnell, Rand, and Vitter, plus Representatives Bachmann, Boehner, Cantor, and Ryan have issued a demand that every 8th American have a leg removed.
They said that the Archangel Ronald Reagan appeared to them and instructed that this is the ONLY way we'll be able to get our budget balanced, our deficits erased, and for a 'new mourning in America' to begin.
The Republican Congress members vowed to never pass a budget again, which the Archangel Reagan commanded them to do. They have expressed willingness to compromise, however, on exactly how the people to undergo this sacrifice for America will be chosen.
Of course, it is known by almost everyone, that you cannot ignore a command from an Angel.
Democratic Party leaders have yet to release their response.