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Why government shutdown (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I've seen so much stuff on what it means and how it affects people but I can't find anything on the reason behind why anyone wants to shut down the government

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[–] [email protected] 88 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I would note that the USA is about the only place this is actually possible.

In pretty much all other democracies, if the parliament fails to pass the budget bill, it triggers a dissolution of both houses and an election is held.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 10 months ago (2 children)

We need that in the USA too

[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago

I agree but when was the last time a politician (either singly or as a party) voted to restrict their behaviour and power?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I feel like you guys would just end up in a constant election cycle

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago

We already are.