It appears most people outside the USA (and many inside) don't understand what the government shutdown is all about. Here is a succinct summary:

@spaf I don't think the problem is withthe shutdown at all. I've heard it covered quite well by npn-US news. I feel like the provlem is that, internationally, almpst no one except the Germans seems to be taking the horror of the US seriously.

Most countries won't process an asylum claim for US citizens, many think DJT was the will of the people(despite only being elected by 22% of the population), and few seem to be prepared, or interested in preparing, to counter the US Govt.

@kenjen @spaf They should stop preparing to counter the US government and start preparing to fend of the enemy that defeated it and now has its guns.

This is what it does to its "own" people, BTW. So don't be expecting no mercy.

@crazyeddie @spaf You either need to reread my message or explain yours better, because I cannae seem to make out what you're trying to say other than "tRump & Co are illegitimate".