The last time the Federal Government shutdown was during the Clinton Administration - 1995.
Back then I was working at the Wallops Island NASA base for a private contractor. In 1995 while the federal budget was being negotiated - just like the action going on today - I was advised by my Supervisor to assume the responsibilities of the federal staff as they were being furloughed because of the budget impasse. Well folks - I am here to inform you that while I was out there 'mashing the potatoes' all of the federal workers were 'lapping-up the gravy.' You see what happened was that when the budget crisis was resolved - the federal workers - GOT PAID FOR NOT WORKING. That's right - when they returned to work they were paid for the days that were missed.
So when Obama said during last nights television interview - that there would be 800,000 non-essential federal workers to be without paychecks - I can assure you he WAS LYING. How do I know - because I was there the last time this event occurred.
This time I say 'shut her down' till the cows come home.
I heard a comment on the radio yesterday that hit home... Where in the private sector do you find "non" essential workers (and he has 800,000) that says a lot about the business sense of this president if they are truley "non-essetial" send them home with a pink slip the unemployment would cost less than thier salery
ReplyDeleteIsn't there anyone out there that can do something about our run-a-way government?
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible - to pay people for not working. Not only are the taxpayers footing the bill for underperforming federal employees - but we are also paying them not to work!
Please - someone help me to figure this mess out.
If the shut had occured , it would not affect any part of the nation.
ReplyDeleteThere is no productivity in the government , 1 out of 10 works and earns their pay. I was hoping for a shut-down , it would prove that the government workers are slackers and lazy.
They do nothing at work now , so , if we had a shut-down , they would not be missed. GET IT!!
Been there , done it!!
People sleeping at their desks and hiding , not showing up for work and others protecting them.
Long live this sick country!
Ain't that right Jesse and Al.
The only reason they didn't have a shut down is because taxes are due in a week. They would have to allow everyone to file extensions. If you note they extended only by a week which would be April 16th. Just an observation.
ReplyDeletethe Government shut down when Obama was elected. Or should I say King Obama-bow down and worship him...
ReplyDeleteI really had no idea that the federal workers were paid the last time a shutdown occurred.
ReplyDeleteI was truly amazed to learn this information when I read Beazer's posting. However - I did hear our President say that he was concerned for the 800,000 federal employees who would not be receiving a check in the even of a shutdown.
So our President is involved in misleading the general public. I hope everyone remembers Obama's Presidential innuendo regarding this subject.