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People who believe that a government shut down is worthwhile have a few underlying beliefs (that are fairly widely held among republicans). First,

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Sep 24 '13, 14:22

that all government is filled with waste and intrusive and while they would recognize the need for some elements of government, they'll take none over too much. Second they believe that Obamacare is the end of the world as we know it, so it's worth the risk. I believe they're vastly misinformed on both, but they truly believe it.

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- It is a belief firmly held by the tea party (maybe not the politicians, but the base), and I have to tell you, I know many well informed Republicans - pmb Sep 24, 14:35 2
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    - They go hand in hand. Because they believe all of this, they view a shutdown to kill the evil Obamacare, or a fight to extract something to raise the - pmb Sep 24, 14:40
Nobody is trying for "none". -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 24, 14:23 1
- Okay. "Non-Essential". It's still a fallacy, and ignores much of what government does and the fact that it creates additional waste and cost, - pmb Sep 24, 14:31

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People who believe that a government shut down is worthwhile have a few underlying beliefs (that are fairly widely held among republicans). First,

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