controlled congress (remember Nancy's gang?) there was open discussion why there would be NO activity to produce a budget for the last two years. Among excuses given why....the process would reveal too many embarrassing aspects of spending they did not want to come out during an election year.....they also openly stated after the November 2010 election it would be easier to now conduct budget processing including shutting down the operation of the government holding the republicans to blame.

The entire game (R/D) is to see how much of one's favorite projects can be preserved by holding up such excuses as no meals for seniors.

It is so simple isn't it? If we the people are not allowed....are not capable of spending more than we earn...not capable of spending more than what is in our check books...just exactly what changes when one becomes a member of the elitist 545 in Washington DC???

Government shutdown? Must be they do not consider themselves as part of the government as their pay and perks and spending continue.

Shameful and disgusting display by both parties of their open concern for themselves.....

btk