Tell me when they've shut down the government before or refused to nominate a SC justice for a year. Maybe I'm wrong.....
Therein lies part of your 'ignorance'.
1. Why do the Democrats NEVER get blamed for 'shutting down' the government? If you HONESTLY believe that Democrats never do then you have already proved my point.
When the GOP tries to fight for something they believe in, when they seek COMPROMISE, Liberals simply threaten to 'shut down' the govt, refuse to agree to anything , and it is THEY who declare they are willing to let the government simply 'shut down' rather than compromise.
2. The Democrats are willing to do this because they know they have a far better ability to communicate THEIR message ('propaganda') that it is 'all the GOP's fault'. They also know that the American people have been conditioned to immediately believe that it is the GOP's doing.
Again, Dems are perfectly willing to let it shut down and demonize the GOP. AS IT WAS REPORTED LAST TIME, internal WH memos were leaked showing how the WH ordered to 'make the shut down as painful as possible on the American people' so even more could be blamed on the GOP. In one REPORTED case, Obama tired to shut down a popular historical tourist attraction / site that was not even owned/ operated by the US Government!
3. The idea that a 'Shut Down' is a massive problem that leaves people homeless and hungry' is complete BULLSHT; yet, that is what the Liberals spew and declare! NO ONE loses their job. MNO ONE is 'NOT Paid'. After the shut down is over all employees are paid and comeback to work. NO critical government agency is closed - all that is required to run the country and keep it safe keeps operating.
EVERY CHRISTMAS, EVRY FEDERAL HOLIDAY, the US govt 'SHUTS DOWN' almost exactly as if the nasty ol' GOP demanded a political compromise and the Liberals refused and simply let the govt ;shut down'.
It is because of the demonization and the pounding ignorant Americans give the GOP that the GOP is deathly frightened of 'rocking the boat', making the Libs simply allow the govt to 'shut down' before giving in.
THIS is the REAL TRUTH behind 'govt shutdown'. But just wait for the flood of liberals screaming about how this is not the case. ;p