Would we be better off if the government shut down?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:49:17 -0400

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-6-issues-that-could-cause-a-government-shutdown/ar-AAekUdM

The 6 issues that could cause a government shutdown

Even if Congress beats the odds, and the government doesn't shut down come Oct. 1, Washington will probably still have undergone a lengthy, all-consuming debate about the issues that threaten to close its doors.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Sep 15 at 2015 9:49 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:49:58 -0400

I bet ISIS would love that, as would all of the illegal immigrants crossing the border.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Sep 15 at 2015 9:50 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:50:31 -0400

It depends....on many different things/variables.

Response by SMSgt Tony Barnes made Sep 15 at 2015 10:28 PM

SMSgt Tony Barnes — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:28:47 -0400

No...it's a ridiculous exercise anyway with all the exceptions.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Sep 15 at 2015 11:04 PM

COL Ted Mc — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 23:04:54 -0400

SSgt Alex Robinson - Staff; How would we be able to tell?

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Sep 16 at 2015 12:08 AM

SGT Francis Wright — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:08:52 -0400

The government shutting really is not an option. What needs to happen is that Congress and BHO; put on their grownup pants and come up with a budget.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Sep 16 at 2015 3:05 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 03:05:59 -0400

Nope. When Minnesota went through their shut down things didn't exactly go well through the state. Sure the state was burning from anarchy but it still cost a lot of people a lot of money and I don't think served much of a good purpose in any way.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Sep 16 at 2015 6:19 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:19:35 -0400

Short term, no
Long term, yes

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Sep 16 at 2015 6:41 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:41:14 -0400

Last shutdown, all the TRADOC schools were cancelled (including mine; there's a "furlough" code in ATTRS), as well as Reserve Battle Assemblies for October. That mil pay fix Congress passed only applied to Active Duty.

Believe me, we noticed.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Sep 16 at 2015 7:00 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:00:26 -0400

We would be better off if our government acted only within it's Constitutional limits.

Response by SMSgt Tony Barnes made Sep 16 at 2015 8:41 AM

SMSgt Tony Barnes — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:41:30 -0400

Me too...but I am very proud to have began my career in the Marine Corps before I crossed into the blue. First the military...then the AF. :-)

Response by SMSgt Tony Barnes made Sep 16 at 2015 8:42 AM

SMSgt Tony Barnes — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:42:28 -0400

But is he ready to be an NCO...rank shouldn't be an award.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 16 at 2015 10:38 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:38:12 -0400

First off remember this about a government shutdown. You the military has a VERY large organization populated by government civilian workers providing your logistics support. A shutdown will impact supply, maintenance and transportation programs. Need a part? Too bad. Need your equipment fixed? Too bad. Shutdowns affect the military even if the service members are still getting paid.

Why should government employees be punished because the elected leadership cannot do their job. During the last shutdown, I can tell you first hand the stress I was under because I had no idea how long it was going to last and how long my funds would last for. I didn't even know if I was going to get paid for the time I was furloughed (it is not guaranteed that we will get paid). Its not like I could even go anywhere on a vacation during it because I was subject to recall at any time.

When making statements about how the government should shut down, remember that these are peoples' lives you are talking about. Honestly, the people that are to blame for the bad things are still going to get paid anyway because they are not subject to shutdowns.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 18 at 2015 9:36 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:36:34 -0400

About 85% of the government continues as usual, minor inconvenience for the others. Who knows what would happen if they actually did shut down?

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 1:05 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:05:12 -0400

no matter good or bad. a serious shut down fight is coming. Since the SOTH resigned, it is a sign that shut down is going to a long fight. The resolution of the Republican is much stronger this time than last time, and I believe the President will still fully confidence that they will cave. So it is a "who blink first" fight. Expect longer shut down this time. Even the government shut down, most of the critical service that related to National Security will still be in function (even without paid on time). So a shut down is really no impact on the public, but for service members that relay on the paycheck ... it will be a lot harder. I do believe that the congress will pass some kind of temporary funding for service member like last time. I think the Republican going to fight piece by piece of funding, so we will see. Either way, the Republican is getting serious now.

hope our brother are ready for this storm.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Sep 29 at 2015 1:04 PM

MSgt Michael Smith — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:04:48 -0400

Yeah! That's a great solution.

Response by CPO James Page made Jun 27 at 2016 7:02 PM

CPO James Page — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:02:15 -0400

SSgt Alex Robinson several questions for you to answer. If the government shut down from whom would you get your pay check. If you wanted to fly home how would you do that. You don't shut anything down, you work to make it better. You educate yourself about how our government works. Don't listen to any populist propaganda they have no clue. I could go on forever but if you are smart you can see what I am saying and if you aren't, again, educate yourself.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Sep 21 at 2023 11:42 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:42:37 -0400

False narrative...A majority of the government still works. Will get paid after the budget is passed but they are still required to come to worke as key and essential personnel to keep the government working. Our military is one of them.