[quote=paramount]”I want the government to shut down, I want them all to go home, I don’t ever want to see them go back to work, it’s the biggest waste of money in Earth’s history. This is why America is NO LONGER a FREE COUNTRY. It’s over unless we shut down this mammoth machine. SHUT IT ALL DOWN FOR GOOD!”[/quote]
You have this in quotes. Who are you quoting? I have no idea if this is your statement – or not.
But to clarify – It’s not just sending federal workers home.
* It’s WIC (formula and milk for low income children)
* It’s IRS call centers (which are pretty busy right now because if you filed for extension – that deadline is 10/15.)
* It’s VA call centers. And applications for VA disability are on hold.
* The NIH has halted research.
* It looks like if you’re a green card applicant – your visa app is on hold, even though the clock is still ticking on your application. (I work with several VERY concerned folks.)
* New applications for small business loans aren’t being accepted.
* Locally – Miramar air base is shutting down the commissary, the day care, the youth sports programs, etc. This impacts a lot of families in San Diego. I would imagine it’s similar at North Island.
