If I remember correctly, the Executive Branch of our government is led by a Democrat, the Senate has a Democratic majority, and one-half of one-third of our government, the House of Representatives, is controlled by a Republican majority.  If the House were controlled by Democrats, or even by Republicans with any sense of national responsibility, we would not have a so-called “debt ceiling crisis”.  The only reason there is a crisis is that Republicans are playing chicken, driving over the double yellow line as we, their helpless passengers, cover our eyes and scream.  If you want dysfunction, look no further.