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2019-01-04 Government

Shutdown May Look Not-So-Bad, However....

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Posted by Bobby 2019-01-04 08:46|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Bobby, baby, snarky comments can be funny but not while the hurting goes on. I'll think of you when it comes your time to re-think your finances at the next downturn in the economy, but then you sound like a "self-made man" and won't have to worry about such matters.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2019-01-04 09:40|| 2019-01-04 09:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Comments intended as perspective. As for me, I am retired, on Medicare, and acutely aware of stock market fluctuations.

Posted by Bobby 2019-01-04 11:24|| 2019-01-04 11:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Orange Man Bad. Bobby Baby Mean.

I'm guessing someone never worked in a stressful environment where black humor was the order of the day.

5 billion for the wall is rounding noise in the budget resolution. Given that this 'hurting' is a manufactured crisis by the opposition party to thwart our duly elected President, I'm not quite as sympathetic even though I am affected.

Who will ticket you for camping without a permit, I wonder?

Just claim to be an illegal alien and demand asylum!

Posted by SteveS 2019-01-04 12:34|| 2019-01-04 12:34|| Front Page Top

#4 5 billion for the wall is rounding noise in the budget resolution

0.12% is what I've seen quoted

Posted by Frank G 2019-01-04 13:57|| 2019-01-04 13:57|| Front Page Top

#5 Trump should take the opportunity to push things (such as air traffic controllers) back to state responsibility. Even a number of National parks could be shifted to states.

He should also ask the Joint Chiefs if any military bases could e moved to areas along the southern border where they would act as others base and obstruction to illegal migration and drug gangs.

Posted by ruprecht 2019-01-04 16:32|| 2019-01-04 16:32|| Front Page Top

#6 AlmostAnonomous you need to apply yourself and get a productive job in a more stable industry.

Posted by Regular joe 2019-01-04 16:49|| 2019-01-04 16:49|| Front Page Top

#7 Those who are furloughed or working without a paycheck may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits, said a spokeswoman for the Texas Workforce Commission.

Try getting that back after the circus is resolved and federal employees get back pay.

Hmmm.

Posted by Angaiper Slinerong2336 2019-01-04 17:10|| 2019-01-04 17:10|| Front Page Top

#8 Trump reduces the federal workforce. Another goal met.

Posted by Procopius2k 2019-01-04 17:48|| 2019-01-04 17:48|| Front Page Top

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