I am posting this in the hope our Collective Brain Trust can share some of their own research and information.
There is a literal ticking clock right now. In about an hour the government will officially be SHUT DOWN. At first, no big deal, right? Shouldn't affect your weekend plans much...but what are the long term side-effects to an official shutdown? The NYTIMES is Saying This:
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be furloughed, affecting a wide range of government programs.
First, let's pay attention to who voted and how. (John McCain is MIA - Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) is still out of the Senate for health reasons) Who wants a shutdown and why? Is it best for the enemy or or us? Essential and Non-Essential Agencies will be heavily affected. Can we get a list collected of who will be affected first?
DOJ will remain open. That has been confirmed. As will the military. Is this a good time to do an official SWEEP, rounding up say, 9000+ people?
Open to hear everyone's opinion.
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ShamefulAlt ago
A shutdown is a good time to round up hard drives.
HugoWeaving ago
Right? Most of them won't be allowed to return to work...esp over the weekend.
Are_we_sure ago
Why are you playing along with this LARP?
HugoWeaving ago
Was that question for me?
Are_we_sure ago
Yes
HugoWeaving ago
I suppose for the same reason you are? I have no agenda here. Merely the fanciful curiosity of an inquisitive mind yearning to find data point connections where they may or may not be but unwilling to accept blindly the status quo. That is, I come for the comments, and stay for the commentary.
To what is your end game?
Are_we_sure ago
I didn't mean in general. I meant why are you so willing to blindly accept the LARP effort the Storm and push this myth?
HugoWeaving ago
Pushing nothing. Just asking questions and looking for links.
Oh_Well_ian ago
you are in a very frail and weakened state