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Why government shutdown (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by EvolvedTurtle@lemmy.world to c/outoftheloop@lemmy.world
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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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[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 82 points 2 years 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.

[–] Uranium3006@kbin.social 31 points 2 years ago (2 children)

We need that in the USA too

[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago

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

[–] NotSteve_@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] crypticthree@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

We already are.