Andy 51 Posted October 1, 2013 What exactly does this mean? Confused Brit here, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 38 Posted October 2, 2013 Basically, Congress and the president can't agree on something to fund the federal government. This means that "non-essential" government functions and agencies like National Parks are not operating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 51 Posted October 2, 2013 Why dods that mean everything has to shut down? I'm sure the same thing doesn't happen over here when something similar happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayingel 24 Posted October 2, 2013 Doesn't quite mean that everything shuts down, but most things that aren't essential to the nation's security or to keep infrastructures running smoothly. I made a compiled list about what it means on my tumblr... A basic understanding of the shutdown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 26 Posted October 2, 2013 However, Congress still gets paid. Which is all kinds of jacked up. I say we quit paying them and see how long they want to pull this kind of crap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ayingel 24 Posted October 2, 2013 Yeah, it's written in as a stupid law. Which is stupid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted October 3, 2013 I agree. CNN even asked some Reps if they were willing to give up their pay since they caused this mess and they wouldn't answer the question. I won't be getting a house any time soon now since FHA first time homebuyer loans won't be processed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 38 Posted October 3, 2013 Why dods that mean everything has to shut down? I'm sure the same thing doesn't happen over here when something similar happens. The agencies have to know how much they can spend and what to spend that on before they can operate. They don't have that right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted October 10, 2013 That's been my favorite so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Admiral 2 Posted October 20, 2013 I, for one, welcome our new overlords. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted October 22, 2013 I've been wanting a new accent for some time now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted October 28, 2013 Oh look, the Tea Party got nothing of what they wanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
