The Con shutdown the Government because

[malaise]

the Democratic Party whipped his ass in November.

[Wellstone ruled]

1. Part of it,he thought he

could control the Legal Lawn mower that is nipping at his ass. And we know that ain't happening anytime soon.

And he will not touch team Mueller for fear of Mitch growing a spine and taking him out.

[maxsolomon]

2. Pretty much. He shut it down to create a crisis around the hand-over.

Prevent the Dems from finding their Sea Legs.

It's the kind of thing he thinks is really smart. It's not. Now he's dug in, and has no fall-back.

[malaise]

3. First time in history

The executive shut down government during a transfer of power - what a stupid evil scumbag

[LakeSuperiorView]

6. First time the party in control of all three branches shut down the government...

The shutdown started before the last congress was done.

[lunatica]

4. A lot of his "smart" moves

will stand in line to kick his ass this year and hopefully for the rest of his life.

[shanny]

5. a weakling coward's idea of a tough guy....