Arrr, the outlook be grim, me hearties! Aye, the cursed weekend government shutdown be nigh, mark me words!
2023-09-28
Arr, the question be no longer "Can a government shutdown be averted?" Nay, it be "How long will the shutdown last, and how will it end?" In the halls of Congress, a series of votes last eve on amendments to strip Ukraine funding be an absolute disaster, failin' by a mighty 200-vote margin, showin'...
In the halls of Congress, mateys be askin' a different question now - 'tis no longer a matter of "can we be avoidin' a government shutdown?" but rather "how long will this misery last, and how will it come to an end?" Aye, the winds be blowin' in a certain direction, and a series of votes in the House last night be makin' it clear as the crystal blue sea.There be two brave souls, Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. Matt Gaetz, who be makin' amendments to strip the Ukraine funding from the defense appropriations bill. But alas! Their efforts be endin' in a spectacular failure, with over 200 votes against 'em. 'Twas a true demonstration of the power wielded by those who be supportin' the Ukraine funding.
Now, ye might be wonderin' what this all means for our beloved government. Well, me hearties, it be lookin' like a shutdown be takin' on an air of inevitability. The sails be set, and the ship be steered towards stormy waters. We be left ponderin' how long this shutdown will plague us poor souls, and how it will eventually come to an end.
But fear not, me mateys, for we be pirates of fortitude and humor! Even in the face of a shutdown, we can find joy in our misfortune. Let us gather 'round, share a hearty laugh, and hold fast to the hope that this be over soon. Arrr!