Another Government Shutdown on the Horizon

Maj Matt Hylton — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:35:53 -0400

Looks like we're doomed to repeat the past. Ted Cruz is on the rampage again supporting another government shutdown. We apparently forget things that happened just 2 years ago and the affects it had. The last shutdown was a pain in the butt and cost us more in time/money after the fact to fix everything affected by the shutdown for almost 2 weeks. Now I'm a government civilian this time (vs. active duty last time).

They are just playing with people's lives again for some political grandstanding and nothing more. I'm going to be one pissed off government employee if I have to deal with another shutdown.
1 - we've got important stuff that needs to happen in Oct on our program,
2 - operating without an actual budget every freaking year is getting REALLY old, and
3 - I like to get paid

http://www.politicususa.com/2015/09/13/ted-cruz-freedom-caucus-threaten-government-shutdown-latest-war-women.html

http://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/gop-senator--shutdown-costs-us-more-money [login to see] 27

Government Shutdown Looms As House “Freedom Caucus” Ignores Boehner and Obeys Ted Cruz

The Republican war on woman reached a new low with House Republicans led by government shutdown ringleader Ted Cruz threatening to shut down the government unless Planned Parenthood is defunded.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 18 at 2015 1:37 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:37:44 -0400

A good chance!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 1:51 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:51:06 -0400

When you have a presidency that refuses to obey laws and reinterprets the constitution, perhaps it's time for dramatic takes, The vast majority of the financial losses from the 17% shutdown, were due to the "make it hurt policy" the executive branch took. (paying guards to keep people out of the WW2 memorial, WTF Over) I am a federal civilian and support Cruz, it's about time we fixed our budget problems. (better keep up your savings account if you are a federal civilian)

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Sep 18 at 2015 1:55 PM

MSgt Michael Durkee — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:55:46 -0400

I'm a Government Civilian employee, I was at the time of the last shutdown as well. It was painful all the way around...trying to accomplish a weeks worth of work in four days with less resources available, but especially the financial hardship "Furlough Fridays" posed for my household.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Sep 18 at 2015 3:35 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:35:12 -0400

Just about 30% or so of the Federal Government needs to be shut down, permanently. And i know many people who would say to double that to 60% or even more. What makes people believe we can continue to double our debt and not feel the pinch?

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 18 at 2015 3:39 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:39:48 -0400

It's always those who won't feel the pain making those who will really feel it. I know Cruz is the mastermind of the last one and possibly this one, but Politicians across the board need to feel the SAME burn we do when bills aren't paid or late (yes I know that you should have a savings, but that does not matter), can't send kids to childcare and various other problems that will hit the common person. I do not care when they say They won't take pay when we won't. My check is nowhere near what theirs is. By the time they said it before folks were already hurting, and more than one said they wouldn't do it. I hope cooler and smarter minds prevail across the isle and this doesn't happen.

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Sep 18 at 2015 5:19 PM

PO1 Tony Holland — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:19:10 -0400

Cruz needs to take his unAmerican ass back to Canada or preferably Cuba where he would really fit in. For a lawyer he seems remarkably unaware of his responsibilities as a US Senator and his oath to uphold the Constitution. He is more interested in a applying Christofacist Sharia law instead.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Sep 18 at 2015 5:32 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 17:32:34 -0400

Yes the Obama Ried government shut down. And then to have Obama padlock the WWII memorial. And I watched on the news these Veterans storm the gates only to have Dickey Durban who party pad locked the gates. Thank a veteran for his service. Six years of Obama if you don't do as I say. I will go home and take my ball with me.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Sep 22 at 2015 1:15 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:15:00 -0400

Conservatives firm on Planned Parenthood as U.S. shutdown looms Boehner has some conservatives in his Republican Caucus who are passed off with Planned Parenthood and will not fund them, No Way, No How and if they have to shutdown the government again. So be it, t tough apples,

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Sep 22 at 2015 1:23 AM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:23:35 -0400

It was the Harry Ried Obama government shut down. It was not Ted Cruz who pad locked the WWII memorial. And with Obama it is my way or the highway. I don't know why they bother. I don't think Harry Ried submitted a budget in six years when he was the majority leader. Let Obama do another executive order. He did it to negotiate a treaty. By just calling it an agreement.