This cartoon illustrates the frustrations experienced by Americans as the Republicans and Democrats square off in Congress, but have yet to get anything done at all. Interestingly enough, the ring girl represents the thoughts of Americans as they watch and wait for Congress to make a move and decide on a budget. The debate has been going on for far too long, and the whole nation is waiting for our lawmakers to decide what to with our budget. Though the government shutdown will not have the effect most concerned people fear it will, but nonetheless it is an unnecessaryshutdown that could have and should have been avoided.