Its not a viable option for the long run, because while the federal government is bloated, intrusive, and much too costly, it still does a lot of vital functions like running the military, running the FBI, CIA, FAA, DOT, federal courts, and the social security administration.
All the reports I heard today said that none of the vital services that you mention would be shutdown.
We could disband the Dept. of Education and nobody would even notice, but we need most of the federal government to function over the long term to keep our country and our economy running and maintain national security. Thats why an endless stalemate and shut down is not a viable option for the GOP leadership.
If the people of this country are on our side, then the shutdown would not be endless. It would end when the Democrats cave.
The people of this country wanted deeper cuts. Why didn't you listen to them?
Tens of millions of Americans receive Federal benefits. They are not on our side, and they put Barry into office. That is the reality we have to change, but making the addict quit cold turkey is a sure way to lose.
Don't overestimate the people. In the present era, we can only advance our cause with independent support. However independents are not independent because they're wiser than the rest of us, nor is it because they reserve judgment until diligently analyzing the proposals of both sides. They're independent because they're fickle and easily swayed by irrational and emotional appeals.