MORE SHUTDOWN SLOWDOWN THEATER: "According to KTNV in Nevada, Joyce Spencer, 77, and her husband Ralph, 80, were told to leave their home last week because it sits on federal land. The couple reportedly has owned the home since the 1970s, but were given 24 hours to get out last week."

I hope Pres'ent Barackade tries that with the homeowners who live within the Manassas Battlefield park. They're wealthy -- and connected.