Cut The Crap And Tell The Truth!

Buster's getting really tired of the major media outlets contorting themselves to appear "even-handed" and "non-partisan" in the current government shutdown and debt ceiling debacle.  Too many times they try to paint the situation as typical D.C. gridlock, with both sides just engaging in politics as usual.

I'm also getting really tired of hearing the refrain of  "They're all to blame! Let's get rid of all of 'em!" from many acquaintances, be it in person or on social media.  I share your frustration and I'm aware that toenail fungus has a higher approval rating than Congress at the moment.  But the "throw the bums out!" reaction is too easy and just not accurate.

One faction of one political party, seeking to eliminate or delay Obamacare, brought about a government shutdown and threatened a default on U.S. debt.  Period.  There was no corresponding threat or demand from Democrats or the President.

There is no other set of facts.  This is the even-handed, non-partisan truth.  There is no harm or bias in saying so.