The day democracy died... 09/30/2013... House Resolution 368 If this does not chill the warmest of democratically principled hearts, what will?
What Americans are responsible for this shutdown of our government? Of course, this was partly orchestrated by elected government officials. They were looking for further budget cuts to the poor, seniors, disabled, veterans, & a certain amount of government employees, certain programs, etc. For money. For money that was set aside from many Americans working paychecks. Their service. Sacrifices. For the "good."
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"Democracy has been suspended, Mr. Speaker." Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
Updated: sillycarrot brain scrambled: thanks to HudsonValleyMark for correcting me on who's quote that was after being shudown by "Mr. Speaker"
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