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I think instead of government shutdowns from now on we should have government lockups. Congress can't come to an agreement? Everyone in Congress goes to jail till they sort it out. Bologna and cheese sandwiches on white bread with water three times a day and a 6'x8' cell for every two members of Congress.
All other government employees keep getting paid and keep doing their jobs but Congress goes jail to sort it's shit out.
Like time out for kids.
Pope selection style. Watch the smoke
Ehh... hard for them to negotiate by yelling through cell doors, no?
I'd settle for locking them in the house floor until they've got it figured out.
Yo at least let them have the grape flavored "nutrient packs" while you're at it..
I'm a fan of "if government spending is so out of control" then when you vote "no"on funding the government, the immediate action is that all of your financial privileges as a congressmen are suspended. No pay, no travel allowance, no health insurance, not even a fucking parking pass. And you stay that way until you vote yes...on the NEXT government funding bill. Put your money where your mouth is.
They are always eager to cut funding for social programs that are not their pay or benefits. Suspicious?