Here’s How You Know That Dems Own This Shutdown

Those who follow the news might have noticed something different about the current government shutdown, which is now entering its third week.

Namely, the lack of horror stories that usually accompany shutdowns. Anyone want to guess why that is?

Consider what the news media were reporting when the government shut down for more than a month starting in late 2018 – the result of a fight over funding for the border wall.

Then, the public was treated to headlines such as:

• “The Government Shutdown Is ‘Life And Death’ For Low-Wage Subcontractors Who Likely Won’t Be Repaid For Lost Time”
• “How The Shutdown Is Reaching A Breaking Point “
• “Delayed Tax Refunds. Missed Federal Paychecks. The Shutdown’s Pain Keeps Growing”
• “Government Shutdown Leaves Workers Reeling: ‘We Seem To Be Pawns’”
• “How The Federal Shutdown Is Affecting Health Programs”
• “Fallout Grows As Partial Government Shutdown Drags On”

As with most shutdowns, the press raced to record the trauma of national parks closing, with headlines such as: “National Parks Are Overflowing With Poop Thanks To The Government Shutdown.”

This time around, we’re being told things like: “Governors Tap State Funds To Keep Some National Parks Open During The Government Shutdown.”