government shutdown

North Carolina failed to approach this precipice because of the treason
of the Party of Five. Minnesota has it better: the fiscal year is beginning
and there is no state budget (for any department except Agriculture).
Like us, they have a Democratic governor facing a Republican legislature
and a gay marriage amendment going on the ballot in 2012. Unlike us,
they do not have 5 traitors. So Democratic Gov. Dayton's veto of the
budget was NOT over-ridden, and his petition to the appropriate judge
to keep essential functions open despite the fact that there is no legally
appropriate funding for them was granted. Decent people can hope this
remains relevant ONLY until such time as the legislature comes to its senses.

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