Shots Across the Bow

Since Obama appears desperate for a government shutdown, believing that it will hurt the Republicans more than him, I say let him have one, as long as we shut down the truly non essential portions of government.

Starting with Congress.

Congress had a duty to pass a budget over six months ago. They failed to do so. If they can't do their job, why should they get paid?

"But Rich, if we don't pay them, then they can't work to fix the problems!"

Hey, Obama expects the military to work without being paid, forcing their families to cope with bills, rent, and groceries with no money: surely we can expect the millionaire lawyers that make up Congress to do the same.

In fact, in solidarity with his government employee brothers and sisters, I think Mr Obama should also go without pay during the shutdown. I'm sure Michelle would understand the need to forgo spending trips and vacations during the crisis.

Let's furlough the White House staff as well. I don't have hundreds of servants to keep my house clean, food on the table, and my clothes washed. In these tough times, we need tough measures. During the shutdown, let Obama wash his own underwear.

Let's lay off the White House PR department, including the press secretary. Let the President speak for himself, without speech writers teleprompters and flacks. We might actually hear the truth for a change.

You know, the more I think about it, the more I'm liking this idea of a shutdown. Let's strip government down to its bare essentials and see how much of it we really need.

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