Thread:Comments:US government shutdown averted in last-minute deal/Not surprised

I am not surprised they "avoided" a shutdown. I am willing to bet that this was all just a game to them and that they all knew it wouldn't shut down. The way I see it is: Shut it down and get these people out of office. Our tax dollars pay for the government to operate and pays their salaries. With that said, there should have been no reason to shut it down. These people get away with money laundering and extortion on a daily basis. If this were me or any other John doing this, we would all be in prison for years. I am ashamed of my government.