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3rd October 2013, 16:23 #11
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Re: Federal Shutdown
Originally Posted by Rollo
Obamacare IMO is just one of many major issues that needs a solution other than promising something we can't fund. We need to either cut a lot of programs, raise a lot of tax money, or find a middle ground.
The posturing going on right now is beyond embarrassing. They went out of their way to provide park personnel to try to keep WWII vets out of the WWII memorial.... a memorial that is normally open even when not staffed. As a note, some US parks operate at a slight profit, but they still just close them all. How stupid is that?
I personally think we should lock them in without pay until they balance the budget, regardless of what method they use. And though the Republicans have been idiots, the Democrats have been just as great of idiots in this situation. Quite a few things would have been funded without question, but both parties are taking on a no negotiation, no compromise attitude. My 14 year old shakes her head at the stupidity we are seeing right now.
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