WSJ: Government shuts down as congress misses deadline
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304373104579107051184641222.html

CNN's 20 Shutdown FAQ
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/30/politics/government-shutdown-up-to-speed/index.html

Obummer lists what will shut down and what will not.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/01/government-shutdown-obama-open-closed/2900043/

WHAT WOULD Franklin Delano Roosevelt have done? Answer:

Okay here is my govt. Shutdown Monday night football BEER review ! Have fun!

Includes "Come On Man!" Half time report!

If the United States government shuts down tonight and our economy takes a hit, it will be because House Republicans let it happen.

Right now, there's a bill sitting in the House that funds the government for a few more weeks. It doesn't demand the repeal or delay of the health care law, or deny women access to birth control, or include any other failed, partisan proposals. It funds the government. That's it. And if Republican leadership allowed a simple yes or no vote on this bill -- like the Senate has -- it would get enough support from members of both parties to pass.

Instead, the government that these Republicans were elected to fund will close down and that will hurt our economy. Americans across the country won't be allowed to show up for work. Paychecks could be delayed, meaning some folks will have to cut back on groceries or maybe even not pay a few bills. Businesses will have fewer customers. Veterans won't get services they rely on -- and it will put benefits for seniors at risk.

Even though they've already voted over 40 times to defund or delay the health care law, this group of Republicans in Congress is so obsessed with the idea of sabotaging Obamacare that they're willing to take the economy hostage to do it.

Take a look at how this shutdown will affect millions of Americans -- and then make sure you share it so other folks know, too.

President Obama has said time and time again that he's willing to work with folks on both sides of the aisle to grow our economy and even improve the health care law. But using the threat of government shutdown or defaulting on the bills our country owes is reckless and irresponsible.

In fact, shutting down the government won't stop Obamacare. The Health Insurance Marketplace will still open for business starting tomorrow, without delay.

Washington needs to stop manufacturing crises and focus on the issues that matter: creating jobs and building a strong middle class. Taking our economy over the cliff just to score political points isn't fair to the millions of Americans who show up every day to work and do their jobs. It’s time for Congress to do its job.

Make sure you know exactly who this shutdown is directly affecting and then pass it on.

Thanks,

David

David Simas
Deputy Senior Advisor
The White House

     ABOUT F***EN TIME THEY GREW SOME SACKS!   HOPE THEY DON'T CAVE TO THE DICTATOR'S WHIMS!

   ABOUT F***EN TIME THEY GREW SOME SACKS!   HOPE THEY DON'T CAVE TO THE DICTATOR'S WHIMS!

  I'm not getting paid til they sort this out. But if obamacare gets shutdown, it will all be worth it.

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I just f'in lost it.

My ex is married to an airmen, and they are stationed in Germany. Her latest post was:

"Thanks to Obama, we are getting paid! He signed bill and now we don't have to worry about not getting our money. Thank you, Obama!"

 

Funny how cheap some people can be bought off.  sad...    Don't they realize in the long run this bullcrap will cost them A LOT more than a few measly pay checks in the long run, it might cost the country. 

I just f'in lost it.

My ex is married to an airmen, and they are stationed in Germany. Her latest post was:

"Thanks to Obama, we are getting paid! He signed bill and now we don't have to worry about not getting our money. Thank you, Obama!"

 

This illustrates, as I know you are aware, how politics for the majority in the US is all about, "What's in it for ME?"

Obamaphones, amnesty for illegals, universal gov't healthcare, food stamps/EBT, unemployment checks for 3 years, disability for stress, free birth control pills, tax payer funded abortions, gay marriages ...

Like a wise man recently said, it's almost impossible to successfully run a campaign against Santa Claus!

I dont watch TV at all so i rarely know whats going on. I work on pearl harbor for BAE Systems & we are still working 10 hour days 7 days a week. I asked around at work who got affected after seeing almost the whole base go home. Sorry to all the bradas that get families to support & cant come work.

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List of Congress members refusing pay:

Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.)
Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.)
Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.)
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-N.C.)
Rep. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)
Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.)
Rep. Markwayne Mullins (R-Okla.)
Rep. Bill Flores (R-Tex.)
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.)
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.)
Rep. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio)
Rep. Scott Rigell (R-Va.)
Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.)
Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Fla.)
Rep. Ron Barber (D-Ariz.)
Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.)
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.)
Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.)
Rep. Pete Gallego (D-Tex.)
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii)
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)
Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)
Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.)
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.)
Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.)

Where the hell are hirono and schatz?

I dont think it matters what they say, I think they must be paid regardless.   

Pearl Harbor Shipyard Shutdown Rant 

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Saw this.



They forgot to furlough the politicians though.

I can't believe the number of "National Archies" still working.  I didn't know we needed that many Archies!

I might consider changing MY name to Archie!   

Sad part of all this is that most people don't know why all this is going on, AND don't really care.  They just want their money....  Sad, this can only mean that things will continue to continue, same as before....

Our government in action....Prisoners get paid during shutdown but the federal guards will not. "To add insult to injury, some guards said the inmates have teased them about the unfair situation. People who have violated the law are not affected by the shutdown, but the people trusted to keep the public safe are."

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23668628/amid-shutdown-prisoners-get-paid-while-guards-to-without#ixzz2hTa0jYEa

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