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jeff47

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5. Not directly. But there are side-effects that will eventually stop them.

Reply to RebelOne (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 1, 2013, 10:43 PM

Oct 2013

For example, the checks are printed on paper. With toner. The supply of both is not infinite. The printers are powered by electricity. The utility will want to actually be paid for providing electricity. Adding new people to the rolls of the disabled requires "non-essential" personnel. And so on.

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Some Effects of Govt Shutdown Week 1 [View all] Katashi_itto Oct 2013 OP

"The elderly and disabled will soon be forced to sacrifice as their checks fail to arrive." RebelOne Oct 2013 #1

I didn't catch that. I agree that's why I excerpted it. I didn't like the entire article Katashi_itto Oct 2013 #2

Sorry. You are forgiven. n/t RebelOne Oct 2013 #3

. Katashi_itto Oct 2013 #4

Not directly. But there are side-effects that will eventually stop them. jeff47 Oct 2013 #5