Peter King: Government Shutdown a Republican Kamikaze Mission
Republican blames suicide caucus in the party
House Republicans are on a "kamikaze" crusade, led by a "suicide caucus" within the GOP, to extend the shutdown and force a White House showdown over the debt ceiling, Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) said Sunday.
"Don't take the dramatic step of shutting down the government unless you have a real strategy, and a chance of working," King said.
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Burn in Hell after machete wielding hobos bleed you out, motherfucker.
It's also TREASON to keep Obo from getting what he wants!