All voting is against somebodies interest, it is the nature of politics to pit people against each other. The default position should be if you are pursuing your interests and leaving others alone, you should be immune from government edicts and the tyranny of the majority.
This has been the case only for the past 2 decades. Republicans should really consider working together instead of opposing everything. It's good to have checks and balances, but government shut downs are ridiculous.
Only holds true in a Utopian society. We are more totalitarian than anything, and require government intervention beyond defending basic human rights and civil liberties, especially since corporate america has weaseled their way into politics. Start taxing the wealthy, demand jobs programs in rebuilding infrastructure, close loopholes, provide healthcare to everyone, and be socially responsible without always whining about it. Cut defense budget by 500 billion, and then we can start talking about trimming the fat on government spending. Deal?
A mighty hunter, throwing his bullshit out into the forest, hoping he will hit something.
You realize the Democrats have shut down the government far more often than the Republicans have, don't you? 15 times to 3 times, meaning that for every time the Republicans have shut the government down, the Democrats did it 5 times. They originated the tactic!
And this time around all the Republicans wanted was a delay on the individual mandate and assurances on tight means testing.
All they want is anything they can get to defund Obamacare. The mandate is one of the things that will help fund obamacare and incentivize people getting health insurance.
Could've just said bailout big business and the citizens can go fuck themselves...
No. Those are the Democrat votes. The Republican votes are much the same. Repeal Obamacare.
Im a citizen, Im doing just fine. In fact, Im better off now than I was 5 years ago. I guess you are not bright enough or motivated enough to make things happen for yourself. Not my problem.
when you got nothing and someone throws you a shit sandwich, of course, you'd think you're better off...
very easy to get your hackles up... good to know...