Dude, the Democrats are the ones that wanted a government shutdown just because they don't agree with the proposed cuts. Without reform of SS and Medicare, we will LOSE it.
It's the fault of both for not proposing anything that satisfied both sides. They're just letting their respective bullheadedness get in the way to make political statements. The Dems are acting like cuts will destroy all the social programs and Reps are acting like the Dems just want more socialism.