How did I mis-represent my own source, when that is exactly what I posted? Do you know how to read? The intent was to do both. Walden said the Tea Party's organizational strength meant that Republicans had to shutdown the government AND obstruct a debt-ceiling increase. He said nothing about shutting down the government only IF it was necessary to stop Obama's spending. Riddle me this Jackhole, how much money can Obama spend that has not been appropriated by Congress? They have the checkbook, not him. By ignoring the real reason they were willing to allow a government shutdown. The Tea Party doesn't want the government shut down. What would be the point of that, troll? They want to rein in Obama's and Dems' out of control deficit spending. As your own source said, Walden....reportedly told a group of top Republican donors that the Tea Party’s organizational strength meant that Republicans had to shutdown the government and obstruct a debt-ceiling increase. Meaning they want that as a negotiating tool to lower Obama's $600 billion annual deficit. Do you know how to read? The intent was to do both. I've read about the Tea Party's goals for years, and no one wants to shut down the government. They are willing to do so, if that's what it takes to control Obama's and Democrats's leftist agenda. But you're a troll and will lie no matter what the actual facts are.