fixed itI'd like to see the passing of a federal budget be like the election of the Pope. No budget on 10/1; all representatives and senators are locked in the Capitol until we see white smoke (ie a BALANCED budget).
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brownbear932008
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I definitely agree there all budgets should be required to be balanced I think. I know it means smaller government and I'm good with that even though it could be me. It's irresponsible to not do so imo.
squirrel
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Reduction in force... coming tuesday I believe? wouldn't THAT be something worth watching? Almost as good as when food starts costing money in a couple weeks.
Anyone else notice that all these essay length impassioned pleas from the- rock solid- backbone of the country-, gov't employees seem to be written during business hours on a week day? Probably between jumps out of that helicopter.
Anyone else notice that all these essay length impassioned pleas from the- rock solid- backbone of the country-, gov't employees seem to be written during business hours on a week day? Probably between jumps out of that helicopter.
VAspeedgoat
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One day bigfin is gonna say eff this stupid crap and shut this down. Can anyone here imagine coming home from an enjoyable hunt all hyped up and proud. Then get online and deal with this crap. I guess I'm as guilty for even posting this.
BuzzH
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IMO, all Randy has to do is come back and do some squirrel hunting...
Things like this, have a way of exposing true colors.
Things like this, have a way of exposing true colors.
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Topgun 30-06
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Couldn't have said it better myself BuzzH!!!
mdhunter61
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Sorry for those out of work, prayers that saner heads (if there are any) prevail soon and the shutdown ends.
Things like this do amplify the sad fact that most Americans live too close to the edge. I did too, in my 20s...but wisened up and tried to take a less risky financial path long ago. Have worked in the private sector for 35 years, and lost my job on 2 different occasions due to downsizing and corporate reorganization. Was off work for 4 months and 6 months; never even applied for unemployment. Had set aside plenty of money for emergencies, and didn't want to impact my career path by taking just any job, so rode it out on my savings.
I wish there was a way to impress financial planning skills on all of us during high school, but I have never heard of anything that come close to teaching this, and it's a skill that all of us need at some time in our lives. Prayers for all that things get back to normal in your lives as soon as can be.
Things like this do amplify the sad fact that most Americans live too close to the edge. I did too, in my 20s...but wisened up and tried to take a less risky financial path long ago. Have worked in the private sector for 35 years, and lost my job on 2 different occasions due to downsizing and corporate reorganization. Was off work for 4 months and 6 months; never even applied for unemployment. Had set aside plenty of money for emergencies, and didn't want to impact my career path by taking just any job, so rode it out on my savings.
I wish there was a way to impress financial planning skills on all of us during high school, but I have never heard of anything that come close to teaching this, and it's a skill that all of us need at some time in our lives. Prayers for all that things get back to normal in your lives as soon as can be.
brownbear932008
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Things are getting a little worse soon our agency admins advised in a teleconference in the very near future our agencies fuel cards and other major programs will be tapped out and off. Without naming the agency all I will say is it is a major DOJ component. Trust me folks especially some of the more uneducated and ungrateful folks in this thread it is a direct threat to the safety and welfare of Americans in this country that I'll take to the bank.
Northwoods Labs
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A company has massive layoffs and folks do not feel sympathetic or bad??? Huh????? Definitely not the case where I come from
Northwoods Labs
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Do you have anything else that is arrogant to add? Talk about being uncompassionate. When bad things happen to good people, whether I agree with their political stance or their line of work, I guess I do not really take the joy that you seem to take in it. Sad.....
Straight Arrow
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The term "squirrel" reflects a common legitimate, albeit fortunately not a prevalent, attitude and philosophy. It involves storing, stashing, caching away that which benefits only one or immediate family. It does not include sharing benefit with others, particularly the larger public. In human aspects, it typically does not include public service (ie: volunteerism, philanthropy, military service, civil service, and the like.)
Zach
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IIRC Lloyd has called you out a time or two? Flopgun ring a bell?
It's funny, this thread reads just like a transcript from the house floor.
https://taskandpurpose.com/coast-guard-pay-government-shutdown-2626377477
Topgun 30-06
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If Lloyd is using the name squirrel on here he may have and wouldn't be the only one, LOL! What is the point of your post since what I posted appears to agree with the other members that have responded to his BS?! In this thread he comes across as an inconsiderate asshat, as Randy might call him!
noharleyyet
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So.....caustic unsympathetic derision verboten? Since when...
Topgun 30-06
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A little bit of negative criticism may be called for in certain circumstances, but his posts were completely uncalled for IMHO and why some said the thread should be locked. I would hope you don't have the same feelings he expressed in his posts, but if you do it would probably be best not to broadcast those views on a site like this where most try the brotherly approach even when we disagree with things being said.
prhunter
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31 days and counting. Some of us are still showing up to work.
Zach
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Let's delve into your past...
https://onyourownadventures.com/hun...-get-your-wallets-out/page5&highlight=flopgun
Topgun 30-06
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If all you have to do is bring up 4 year old threads trying to stir the pot when it doesn't need stirring I'd suggest you watch all the videos Randy puts out along with listening to his podcasts, etc. to keep you busy doing something constructive.
Crossbowguy
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Day 32 and yes I'm still showing up to work to protect our nations border, so that some can voice their opinions on here. It won't be long and some of the younger guys will be quitting to find work else where. I don't know why I bother putting that there because I see half the people on here have a low view of government workers.
