Crippled Republic Fails Again

The following example was taken from the Kiplinger Letter Vol. 102. 42

* ” With the government shutdown in its second week, neither party is blinking. Polls show the public blaming the Republications slightly more than the Democrats, though that could flip quickly, as each party is ramping up its messaging battles. While it’s uncertain how it will end, here are some potential tipping points: One party may fold after getting the brunt of the blame. Disruptions to air travel spiral as air traffic controllers, working without pay, start calling in sick; or pressure mounts after federal employees, particularly military personal, miss too many paychecks. “

NO COMMON SENSE

ANALYZE THE OUTCOME

* Which supports and barriers are in play?

* What are the dynamics?

* Who, or what, is winning the Tug-of-War?

* Discuss the outcome with your friends and family.

* Use Post #4 as a reference for the relationships and dynamics between supports and barriers.