Government Shutdown

October 2, 2013 Government Shutdown In U.S. politics, a government shutdown is a situation in which Congress fails to pass authorization for sufficient funds for government operations. Typically, the government stops providing all but "essential" services at first, but since Congress must authorize all expenditures, there is no law protecting any government service from stoppage. Federal services that may continue for a time after a shutdown include the National Weather Service and its parent agencies, medical services at federal facilities, armed forces, air traffic management, and corrections (the penal system). Who do you feel is truly responsible for the government shutdown we are experiencing now? What could be done to help it ?

Author's Note

Please comment and REPLY to the comments. This was the real strength behind opening conversations and discussions between members.

I will also adopt the policy Theo has of NOT replying to any comments - they are for you the readers and writers to decipher, although I will most certainly reflect on every answer, comment, and reply given by everyone.

However, if Theo does accept my invitation, I will be more than happy to answer his future questions as he would then be the moderator of this - not me.

Reviews

[ron]

I think...(and this is just my opinion) all of the ones responsible should have their pay and benefits stopped until they can get their FRIGGING DUMB A*S ACT together...just a thought is all...:)

[Craig2591]

I am in full agreement with you, but you might be surprised to learn that there is a fair number of them (both Dems and Reps) that are refusing their pay until the shutdown is over. I know I sure was surprised to learn that!

[ron]

I am surprised.