Thinking about Dec 5th Spent some time catching up on the weekend's news and qs and found myself pondering.  On the 5th, instead of Congressional hearings the government is closed and it is a national day of mourning.   The funeral will be televised.   Further ponderings: are there special powers that POTUS has when the govt is shut down that can be used on the 5th?   Who will we not see at the funeral that we might expect to see, and why won't they be there?  If nothing can stop what's coming, then what is really happening on the 5th?  I know it's wishful thinking, but could people be arrested at the funeral while the populous watches on tv? Hmm... the set up is too obvious... but for what purpose? Please share your thoughts.