Interesting take on government shut down

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Reading through this, it seems counter intuitive to me.  A government shut down, if it were serious, seems to me an attempt to get control over the rapidly growing US government.  But this piece is an argument against shutting down the government. Can't say that I agree, though.

In any event, the politicians aren't interested in solving our problems, they are interested in solving theirs. That's my viewpoint.

Getting re-elected is their concern, not serving their country.

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Home > Government Shutdown: The Next Step In The Collapse Of The Dollar?

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Government Shutdown: The Next Step In The Collapse Of The Dollar?

By Tyler Durden

Created 09/30/2013 - 18:38

There is a considerable amount of debate in alternative economic circles as to whether a federal government shutdown would be a "good thing" or a "bad thing". Sadly, a government shutdown is sizable threat to the American financial system, and few people seem to get it.  Perhaps because the expectation is that any shutdown would only be a short term concern.  And, this assumption might be correct.  But, if a shutdown takes place, and, if "gridlock" continues for an extended period of time, We have little doubt that the U.S economy will experience renewed crisis.  Here's why...

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