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fasttense

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52. I was in the military when the last RepubliCON shutdown happened

Tue Oct 1, 2013, 11:00 AM

Oct 2013

and it causes a lot of problems for the military despite what the GOP would like you to believe.

First, delayed paychecks mean you can't pay your rent, or other bills. Not every military person lives on base or on ship. Many military members live off base and have to meet bill deadlines just like everyone else. Many military families will be falling behind on rent soon.

I fell behind in my rent but my landlord worked with us and I was able to catch up with only a $20 late fee. We had enough money saved for food and electricity and our other bills but not everyone does. If you are E-5 or below, you qualify for food stamps and those families will really be suffering.

Then there was all that work that didn't get done. We had to really play catch up when we went back to work.

There was a lot of talk about just not working if you didn't get paid, just walking away from the military base or station. But though, it hurt morale, it never amounted to anyone being AWOL or UA.

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GOP Congressman on Government shutdown: �This is my idea of fun�. [View all] riqster Oct 2013 OP

I heard that G_j Oct 2013 #1

Absolutely revolting riqster Oct 2013 #4

he also finds the whole thing G_j Oct 2013 #6

He can afford to be detached, with a net worth of over 6 million. riqster Oct 2013 #9

What really disturbs me G_j Oct 2013 #13

Yeah, there is a karmic price to be paid for the anger I feel. riqster Oct 2013 #29

My personal opinion of that is, "screw that." Downtown Hound Oct 2013 #59

Anger is a good servant, but a bad master. riqster Oct 2013 #62

I was in the military when the last RepubliCON shutdown happened fasttense Oct 2013 #52

Sadly, it's nothing more than a "game" for most congresscritters Blue_Tires Oct 2013 #70

Here's an interesting tidbit from his Wikipedia entry starroute Oct 2013 #55

Ha ha! G_j Oct 2013 #57

They planned this malaise Oct 2013 #2

Interesting, thanks! riqster Oct 2013 #5

And on the weekends he amuses himself by taking candy away from little children. tanyev Oct 2013 #3

After he punches old ladies in the face, and steals change from the blind guy selling newspapers. Ikonoklast Oct 2013 #23

Don't forget lighting kittens on fire while kicking homeless people in the face. Nanjing to Seoul Oct 2013 #45

There are only two possibilities MindPilot Oct 2013 #7

So some are clueless and the rest are psychopaths starroute Oct 2013 #49

Three: Caretha Oct 2013 #79

He is reflective of his constituents. They're cheering him on Stinky The Clown Oct 2013 #8

And "staying in office" so he can keep having "fun" is the most important thing to him. nt riqster Oct 2013 #10

And all he has to do is keep having fun. And grow ever crazier. Ever more hateful. Stinky The Clown Oct 2013 #16

Perfect ammunition for whoever runs against him. n/t FSogol Oct 2013 #11

to be fair handmade34 Oct 2013 #12

I like playing guitar. I also like talking about playing guitar. riqster Oct 2013 #17

yes, understood handmade34 Oct 2013 #20

As a listener, I took it at face value G_j Oct 2013 #21

I don't feel it was exaggeration. riqster Oct 2013 #26

Are we to believe mac56 Oct 2013 #30

Well put and a nice way of looking at it. Thanks. riqster Oct 2013 #31

no stretch... handmade34 Oct 2013 #33

splitting hairs G_j Oct 2013 #34

everything in moderation... handmade34 Oct 2013 #42

There is no excuse Caretha Oct 2013 #80

I understand your point. mac56 Oct 2013 #39

I don't like the games either, and I stand by my interpretation. riqster Oct 2013 #48

... handmade34 Oct 2013 #53

I can see your point as well. riqster Oct 2013 #56

I suppose it's somewhat a matter of perception G_j Oct 2013 #61

Thank you for that useful clarification. Laelth Oct 2013 #19

Thanks for that bit o' sanity Richardo Oct 2013 #50

So your argument is he's only a sociopath. jeff47 Oct 2013 #58

Yeah, but then there is this: ProSense Oct 2013 #71

yes and I handmade34 Oct 2013 #72

Yep. Like when guests thank the hosts for having them on the show. cyberswede Oct 2013 #78

Remember what happened 17 years ago. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2013 #14

Republicanism is clearly a disease. nt City Lights Oct 2013 #15

SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK northoftheborder Oct 2013 #18

Want to help him have fun? Skidmore Oct 2013 #22

thank you, nt G_j Oct 2013 #24

last night, all his voicemails were full. this morning, his staffer in DC was insisting that he niyad Oct 2013 #83

They need to keep replaying the video. So they think it's fun. B Calm Oct 2013 #25

It's an audio file, actually. riqster Oct 2013 #27

Dems need to be collecting all these Repub statements for campaign ads. nt tblue37 Oct 2013 #28

As we used to say in the 'Nam: "Hymn, hymn .." DemoTex Oct 2013 #32

I wonder how Fox News will spin this for the faithful.... redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #35

The Repug base is ecstatic madville Oct 2013 #36

Money for nothing and your chicks for free. nt Tommy_Carcetti Oct 2013 #37

And that ain't workin'! riqster Oct 2013 #40

I heard that. Xyzse Oct 2013 #38

Typical.. the reality of a plutocracy! mountain grammy Oct 2013 #41

I've learned to hate Republicans and proReality Oct 2013 #43

I stand by my interpretation. riqster Oct 2013 #44

Further proof - Republicans hate America and Americans Berlum Oct 2013 #46

Bet all those happy republicans are invested in companies abelenkpe Oct 2013 #47

Let's not play the You-Didn't-Build-That game! Courtesy Flush Oct 2013 #51

Please see posts 44 and 48. riqster Oct 2013 #60

so is moron david schweiekert up for reelection? if not, when? Javaman Oct 2013 #54

This guy was a moron all through that interview, and not just at the end. DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2013 #63

Parroting Bagger talking points throughout. riqster Oct 2013 #65

actually, there have been about that many--most of them were partial, and, with only a few niyad Oct 2013 #84

To be expected from a sociopath. GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #64

They think they just stopped Obama's Welfare State. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #66

Yup, they done whupped all them thar taker-types, yup they done did. riqster Oct 2013 #67

Yeaup,...and day done did it on da first too when da welfare checks come out. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #68

This should be played over and over in political ads Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #69

David Schweiekert is the face of the fascist Koch puppets. Cha Oct 2013 #73

Of course it is you POS, your party is the Party of Destruction and Ignorance. Rex Oct 2013 #74

Thanks riqster for posting red dog 1 Oct 2013 #75

what a fucking asshole gopiscrap Oct 2013 #76

Burn baby burn! BeyondGeography Oct 2013 #77

The Saddest Paragraph You'll Read About the Government Shutdown Today IronLionZion Oct 2013 #81

Dear God. riqster Oct 2013 #82