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The Republicans are gearing up to do a renewal of Newt Gingrich's contract with America that resulted in a government shutdown and the loss by Republicans in the following election. So like lemmings they are going down the Gingrich road again, and they are in the process of doing so, but this time with real enthusiasm, they may succeed in totally undermining the Republican Party while Trump shoots at it since the GOP will not support him: the loser. The demise of the GOP may be just around the corner by a glorious and well-deserved self-inflicted wound.

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Payment prioritization does bring to mind the 1930s Bonus Army that protested in DC. Would we see similar protests from people not getting their promised paychecks and/or promised benefits? The specialized staff at the Bureau of Fiscal Service would just as easily quit if they weren’t getting paid while having to prioritize payments to bond holders.

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Just mint the coins!

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