Explaining sequester to kids

Bring up the "sequester" talk and eyes glaze over.
And that's the politicians and economists.
What do you use to explain sequester to kids?
I think this guy can help with a change of the words.

 

 

Sequester Jester lets things fester.
Who's the Jester?
Each side can point to someone they consider the jester.
But if we don't get serious about the debt soon, no one will be laughing.
Enjoy his greatest hit.