I'm digusted

By the looming possibility of the government shutting down in just mere hours. I blame both parties. This is the most clear cut example of politicing I have ever seen. From what I have seen and read so far, it appears that both sides are looking out for their party/their own future political careers. But no one seems to be looking out the American people. I know we've had a shut down before, and we made it through that,but we weren't in a war then. And now the soldiers, and their families are being used as a bargaining chip. We have one side digging in their heels after they felt they have compromised (to save face). The other side is throwing things on that have no business being part of the budget, and they know full well will sink the whole thing. It's a tough financial climate for everyone. All states are having to make cutbacks that will affect the many people. Look at Illinois raising their income tax. Look at the fracas that just happened in Wisconsin over collective bargaining agreements. The Federal government has to make these tough decisions too. I'm an accountant, I have been through this with companies when they are scaling back. It's REALLY not easy to decide where/who to cut from. But it's not THIS hard. The only thing a shutdown will accomplish is the politicians involved will be able to save face for their constituents on where/why they decided to make the cuts.