Valin Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 A government shutdown primer Paul Mirengoff 9/30/13 Since the odds now favor a government shutdown, it’s time to figure out what a shutdown would and would not mean. Politico offers this guide from the Associated Press, which seems largely devoid of the AP’s usual pro-Democrat spin. A shutdown would not affect the delivery of mail or of Social Security and Medicare benefits. The airports would remain up and running with no impact on air safety traffic control. Travel visas and passports would still be issued and our embassies would stay open (barring another terrorist threat that scares President Obama into closing some of them). Federal courts would operate as usual for about ten days. After that, there would be furloughs, but cases still would be heard. The Food and Drug Administration would continue with federal meat inspections and handle high-risk recalls. (Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So basically parks will be shut down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So basically parks will be shut down? @clearvision Whatever hurts the average American or causes them the greatest inconvenience..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 TheDailySpew via iOTW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 TheDailySpew via iOTW Well Thanks for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 So basically parks will be shut down? @clearvision Whatever hurts the average American of causes them the greatest inconvenience..... OTOH IRS audits will be postponed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So basically parks will be shut down? @clearvision Whatever hurts the average American of causes them the greatest inconvenience..... OTOH IRS audits will be postponed. I no longer make enough to even be looked at for audit........I can barely pay attention...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 So basically parks will be shut down? @clearvision Whatever hurts the average American of causes them the greatest inconvenience..... OTOH IRS audits will be postponed. I no longer make enough to even be looked at for audit........I can barely pay attention...... I'm trying to be Mr. Sunshine here. And it ain't easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Love me some Stilton Jarlsberg...."Uncivil Defense." Via TheoSpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 How many times are they going to ping-pong this thing back and forth tonight? No one is going to budge so they may as well call it a night and let the chips fall as they may. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Local news lead off with..... LBJ park will be closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Local news lead off with..... LBJ park will be closed! In Texas? That's dadgum undemocratical...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So what happens to O'care if somehow tomorrow and the next few weeks, the signup call lines and websites are filled with people asking questions, clicking options, but never actually doing anything? I suspect it would not take much to overwhelm the "talent" on the phone lines.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So what happens to O'care if somehow tomorrow and the next few weeks, the signup call lines and websites are filled with people asking questions, clicking options, but never actually doing anything? I suspect it would not take much to overwhelm the "talent" on the phone lines.... Oh.....come....on....they've had 3+ weeks to prepare .......it's not like they have to read the dam bill or anything. Remember......these are the sharpest knives in the door......the cream de la cram......the most asstoot indeevidyuls that OFA can bribe. Some of them may be doing this on work release from drug crimes.....so what.....we've all had problems with heroin every now & then........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartlover Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So, are they shutting it down on eastern time? And if so, do those of us in the midwest get an extra hour of government, or will we shut down at 11:00? 'Cuz, ya know, inquiring minds want to know....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I read/heard that since the actual coverage doesn't kick in until Jan, no one is going to sign up so far in advance.....if at all. Not knowing how it is going to work, I don't know if that is a legitimate situation or not. If I was in my 20's again, I wouldn't be thinking of buying health insurance anytime soon. (That long ago, I don't even know if health insurance was available) . My only hope is that whatever happens, it results in a complete flustercluck. And then I can't wait for the D's to try to explain it away. I am sure eloquent Harry will have a good speech ready. And blame it on Bush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartlover Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Michelle Malkin @michellemalkin : Pelosi: "National parks!!!!" Blink, blink. Drink. #shutdown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Has the world come to an end yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Has the world come to an end yet? nope but Reid is busy blaming others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 This will personally affect us come next Tuesday since that is when Mr. Ps agency's federal funding runs out and he will be furloughed without pay. Sigh. The world sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) TheDailySpew via iOTW Well Thanks for clearing that up. It looks like his ears are like Pinnocheo's nose. Pinocchio, Edited October 1, 2013 by nickydog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartlover Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 This will personally affect us come next Tuesday since that is when Mr. Ps agency's federal funding runs out and he will be furloughed without pay. Sigh. The world sucks. Uh-oh........sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 This will personally affect us come next Tuesday since that is when Mr. Ps agency's federal funding runs out and he will be furloughed without pay. Sigh. The world sucks. Not to worry, probably won't last that long. Maybe probably. Possibly probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I guess we shut down at 10:00, @mozartlover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I really have to say that this is a tough road for many people. I have three friends who will Go in to work tomorrow and then sit and wait with no income until it is resolved. If this helps change Obamacare, it will be worth it. But it still comes with a large and significant toll to real people. If it doesn't accomplish anything and is merely the polite version of burning our own neighborhoods down in protest, it will be needlessly painful to a good number of decent people. Like us. I pray it will be successful. But I am very skeptical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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