Theater of the Absurd

Ahem (clearing voice). 

I wish to take a moment to post this public service announcement of the truth.  You know – speaking truth to power. 

It is a universal truth that President Trump is responsible for the government shutdown.  He owns it.  I watched the December 11, 2018 oval office meeting and Trump stated very clearly that he would take responsibility for a shutdown.  At the time I couldn’t believe my own ears and I thought to myself - someone has to give this guy the hook. 

President Trump had this to say.... 

And I'll tell you what, I am proud to shut down the government for border security, Chuck, because the people of this country don't want criminals and people that have lots of problems, and drugs pouring into our country.  So I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not going to blame you for it. The last time you shut it down it didn't work. I will take the mantle of shutting down, and I'm going to shut it down for border security. 

That is the gospel truth folks. 

One and done.