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Duckhunter935

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6. These fake shutdowns

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Sun Sep 29, 2013, 09:10 PM

Sep 2013

are why some think government does not do anything. Land the planes in the air and shut down the airports. No screeners, no towers. Shut down the borders. no ICE/CBP. Make it hurt and it will be fixed real quick.

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I Understand Why Certain Things Would Be Exempted From A Government Shutdown... However... [View all] WillyT Sep 2013 OP

ESPECIALLY the no pay for Congress and staff part... CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2013 #1

Agreed... WillyT Sep 2013 #3

I agree. I'm also planning to take out some cash tomorrow Warpy Sep 2013 #4

That would certainly make this a less popular option Curmudgeoness Sep 2013 #2

Now pay for Congress or staff should be mandatory. kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #5

I think you meant "NO" Duckhunter935 Sep 2013 #7

You are SO correct, lol! Typing and hitting "post" without reading.............. kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #8

These fake shutdowns Duckhunter935 Sep 2013 #6

I'm sorry, but this is not fake! hootinholler Sep 2013 #10

Well, at least my Social Security checks will keep coming RebelOne Sep 2013 #9