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hootinholler

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10. I'm sorry, but this is not fake!

Reply to Duckhunter935 (Reply #6)

Mon Sep 30, 2013, 01:23 PM

Sep 2013

There is a concept in the Fed of essential position, those people keep working. It is not near enough people to keep the government going long term. Maybe enough for a couple of snow days, but after a week there will be some serious consequences. Unfortunately, the teabaggers doing this won't feel them.

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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

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