Access denied Why do you think White House barricaded World War II memorial? It would be unsafe for tourists to visit during a government shutdown Citizens need to understand the severity of a government shutdown He wants Americans to understand and feel the pain of those being denied health care by Republicans He didn't do that. Republicans did it by shutting down government I have no idea. It's politically the stupidest thing since presidential candidate Walter Mondale bragged he would raise taxes if elected The same reason he always threatens to stop sending Social Security checks, to create fear and senseless pain There is only one reason he ever does anything – because he likes to play politics 'Never let a good crisis go to waste' Obama is a ruthless political animal Other View Results Loading ...