Congress has lost its mind...

[sexobon]

There have been previous government shutdowns due to budget battles going beyond annual budget due dates; but, I don't think there's been a delay in the military getting paid since about 1980. Means exist to get the military paid on time, even before a new budget is approved, should the politicians choose to do so rather than betray the military's trust for political leverage.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by sexobon

Means exist to get the military paid on time, even before a new budget is approved...

Those means have been in use just to keep the government running since we went over the debt limit. The August 2 date isn't when we go over the limit - that date is long past - it's when the Treasury thinks it will no longer be able to shuffle money around to put off not paying bills.