As the Democrats and Republicans come dangerously close to a compromise on a long term budget and simplified tax code, President Obama has appointed a commission of six leaders from each party to find a way to filibuster or tie up in subcommittee the new legislation. With the country on the brink of decision a bipartisan effort is being mounted in the midnight hour to save the country from itself.
Many legislators spoke off the record:
"We've stabilized the economy with only a quarter of the population in real poverty. Most Americans are sinking very slowly in the new unregulated globalization. Any change could disrupt the flow to the top."
"I'm a Libertarian so I don't think the government should interfere with taxes. Corruption is the only fair and equitable taxation so I say let's give corruption a try. Most people will hardly notice the difference- if there is one."
"The federal government is just too big a machine to fix while it's malfunctioning. We need a complete shutdown if we are to do any meaningful repairs. And for long term repairs we'll need to shut it down for a year. Our armed forces can just pillage wherever they are overseas and air travel will be dangerous but schools and water are local concerns so who cares?"
"I buy gold and sell ammunition so a compromise would be disastrous for my business. Want and fear are the keys to secure prosperity."
"Six leaders from both parties? You need more people if you want nothing done."
Don Arrup
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