MORE SHUTDOWN THEATER: Feds evict elderly couple from their home, cite shutdown. National Park S…

“We’ve been told to make life as difficult for people as we can,” an unnamed park ranger told the Washington Times. “It’s disgusting.”

No longer just the Washington Monument Syndrome since this is now gone nationwide.

What is the Washington monument Syndrome?

The Washington Monument syndrome, also known as the Mount Rushmore Syndrome[1] or the firemen first principle,[2][3] is a form of velvet glove extortion government agencies often engage in when faced with budget cuts or a shutdown which entails cutting the most visible or appreciated services, such as access to parks and libraries[1] to laying off public employees such as teachers and firefighters.[2] This is done to gain support for the restoration of budgets that a majority of lawmakers and/or the public would normally be against.

Rip down those Barrycades!

Time to get rid of this government and get one that understands their place.

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