Federal Government Shutdown Imminent

[Dean63]

About
http://money.cnn.com/2011/02/21/news...down/index.htm

Cost
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news...ts-lights-off-

My brothers, both working at the VA, are having major talks with co-workers. Both regional and local offices are in panic, and expect to lay off a large portion of people, and the remainder to be furloughed for 5 days per day of shutdown to off set costs. Currently the system is already administratively in hell of a hand basket, and after the shutdown they may turn off benefits completely for X amount of time.

Have you had any personal experiences with the present or past (1995/1996) government shutdowns? Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the shutdown?

[TheEconomist]

I got my shotgun and a bird's nest ontop of my satellite dish. I can kill any Zombies that come on my front lawn.

I am VERY optimistic.

[Arkalis]

Hell, it's 'bout time

[Lupino]

Hell, it's 'bout time

Indeed, government just gets in the way. Who needs meat inspectors anyways?

[DemolitionSquid]

Government intervention is what defines Capitalism from Anarchy.

[TheEconomist]

Government intervention is what defines any political system from anarchy.,

No government = anarchy

Simple.

[EvilGenius]

Government intervention is what defines any political system from anarchy.,

No government = anarchy

Simple.

What's the opposite of anarchy? Too much government is what we have right now. Everything has it's place in moderation - but people are drawn to working in government for selfish purposes... and they're willing to do anything to build it up, and keep it alive.

(Obama's scalpel vs McCain's Hatchet)

[TheEconomist]

I wasn't making a political statement. I was pointing out how unnecessary it was for DSquid to point out such an obvious fact.

Oh wait,

Hey everyone! The sky is blue!

[mikill]

Good maybe you'll lay off your border patrol, so we can get in easier, get cheap stuff and leave.

[TheEconomist]

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