I was taking a break from work while I waited for my computer to update and reboot when I saw on Reuters (HT: Google News) that much of the US government is shuttered. 😯
Seriously? I thought it was only 17%. 😳 Reuters? Are Cowan and Reid stretching things?
Or maybe there’s a subliminal message intended:
That’s “much of the U.S. government.”
Maybe that’s the explanation. 🙄 Richard? Tim? Am I on the right track? 😉
Well, here’s my screen capture of the report in question:
And here’s the first paragraph, in print:
President Barack Obama and Republican leaders appeared ready to end a political crisis that has shuttered much of the U.S. government and pushed the country dangerously close to default after meeting at the White House on Thursday.
“It was a very adult conversation.” 😯
“Both sides said they were there in good faith.” 😮 Right.
Read it for yourself: Obama, Republicans aim to end crisis after meeting
I’m getting back to work.