If the Federal government shuts down, Sparky, who is going to take care of your Social Security check, your Medicare payments, the care for veterans through the VA, air traffic controllers, and a host of other things?

Also, consider the number of Federal government employees who would be out of work. Do you think it is right for them not get paid? If there is a shutdown, it would not be the fault of the employees. Lots of families live paycheck to paycheck. Do you, Sparky, just tell them "tough luck"?

Basically, Sparky, think of consequences if the shutdown does occur. Then, if it does, calculate how much money will be lost by all affected - and then blame Congress (all parties) - not just Tea Bag or Republicans. Plenty to go around for the Democrats to have a huge slab, too.