How does Harry Reid keep a straight face?

Today, Harry Reid announced that the Republican proposal, for a one-week budget extension, that funds the government for one week, and the military for the rest of the year...is a "non-starter".  Reid went on to say that the President and the Dems have "no interest" in short term funding of the budget.  Really?!?!?  Then what was the decision to NOT pass a budget in 2010, and settle for a CR?  What was the thought process on the last SIX continued resolutions??  What is the interest that has prevented the Senate from voting on ANY budget bill, other than short term extensions, since April of 2010???????

When the Government Shutdown....

First of all, let's be real.  Unless you're planning a trip to the Smithsonian, or a public forest, you probably wont know the Government is closed.   Almost everything has been declared "essential"...so don't freak out.

But if you want to talk about WHY the government shut-down....know this....

It has been over a year since congress passed a budget.  On April 1, 2011...the passed the budget for the year that began on Oct 1, 2010.  Then in June, they announced they weren't even going to try to pass a budget for the year beginning on Oct 1, 2011.  So six times, they've extended the delay. 

Why wouldn't the Dems pass the FY2011 budget last year when they held the majority of both houses and the white house?  Were they afraid to answer for their budget in the November elections? 

And now, the Republican House has passed a budget, that the Democrat Senate wont vote on, or vote on an alternative.  Why are they so afraid to vote....oh, that would be going on the record. 

So when we shut down on Friday....don't look at the Republicans....they passed a budget already....look at the Dems who haven't passed a budget in over a year.