From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling, tea party Republicans have wreaked enough havoc on our country. Democrats must stand strong -- demand a vote on a clean continuing resolution to re-open the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs.
Why is this important?
Republican extremism has impacted me in this way: My dad spent most of WWII in a German POW camp. As a result, I can't let people go hungry. As a result I make fairly large donations to my church's food pantry, food drives, and buy groceries for my friends, despite my rather limited means. If this business keeps up, it's going to cost me a damn mint! Besides, it's just plain stupid, and making our country look bad abroad.
