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TwilightGardener

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28. "Support" is a weird word to use. This is just one of the reasons, though, that the GOP

Tue Oct 15, 2013, 03:53 PM

Oct 2013

shouldn't have shut down the government--people like this get caught in the net. The federal government is in a lot of places, but particularly in national parks--not surprising that these folks are affected. It's unfortunate, but so are everyone else's situations in this mess. Edit to add: to make it clear, I don't support ANY shutdown of anything. Because I'm a Democrat.

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Colbert King: Where are the arrests over the World War II Memorial protest? [View all] cali Oct 2013 OP

So much for lady justice. lonestarnot Oct 2013 #1

They are the most craven people. Using old vets as human shields. PeteSelman Oct 2013 #2

agreed ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #4

Chickenhawk Reublicons USE our honorable vets to shield themselves Berlum Oct 2013 #5

if Democrats had done all that, they would have been arrested steve2470 Oct 2013 #3

Pigs don't care if you are a veteran or if you are 84 RandiFan1290 Oct 2013 #6

IOKIYAR n/t Fumesucker Oct 2013 #7

They're afraid they'll be raked over the coals NewJeffCT Oct 2013 #8

The comments made me lose my breakfast! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2013 #9

I didn't understand why they were involved at all. LisaLynne Oct 2013 #10

Occupy and similar groups drew attention to what the PTB's would rather you ignore. Puzzledtraveller Oct 2013 #11

Sorry, but I'm off the reservation on this one. These "closings" are bullshit 7962 Oct 2013 #12

I disagree but even if I didn't. fuck the asswipe vandalizing, thieving, racist pig cali Oct 2013 #14

Parks and memorials are just symbols Beaverhausen Oct 2013 #15

Agree! There's a question of perspective here. We need food inspectors working, mountain grammy Oct 2013 #18

Of course we do! I agree the shutdown is ridiculous and a stupid GOP stunt. Thats not my point. 7962 Oct 2013 #21

If there are supposed to be federally-paid personnel to patrol, safeguard, collect money, pick TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #22

What about the places where there ARE no federally-paid personnel? 7962 Oct 2013 #23

Just because you don't see someone (ranger, etc.) doesn't TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #24

So, you support this joeglow3 Oct 2013 #26

"Support" is a weird word to use. This is just one of the reasons, though, that the GOP TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #28

Why did none of this happen in past shutdowns joeglow3 Oct 2013 #32

I assume a lot of it depends on the timing and funding at hand. Oct. 1st is the start of the fiscal TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #34

I dont think its a "plot", just a show. The sites I mention use no federal people or money. 7962 Oct 2013 #29

Oh Christ. It's not a SHOW, it's a CONSEQUENCE. Only a Repub thinks Obama's making a show TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #30

Actually that proves my point. Theyre letting the states foot the bill on those sites, 7962 Oct 2013 #36

It's funding. That's my entire point. If someone else steps up to run the site at their TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #37

My own example shows how. 7962 Oct 2013 #39

Geez not this again. What evidence do you have of your assertion Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #25

You dont need to wait, just read my posts. Its very simple. 7962 Oct 2013 #31

Here's my reply with links: Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #40

My examples use no federal money or personnel 7962 Oct 2013 #41

So what does that have to do with the fact these confederates Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #27

Agreed. It is childish to close off park access. Emelina Oct 2013 #33

I too think the GOP is childish for closing off park access. TwilightGardener Oct 2013 #35

I imagine many people will rationalize a non-binding exception for the services and grounds they the LanternWaste Oct 2013 #43

17K posts and you've never felt the wrath of those here who disagree with you? 7962 Oct 2013 #44

Yeah! Pepper spray for all bluedeathray Oct 2013 #13

and just where did anyone suggest pepper spray? cali Oct 2013 #16

Nope. Refering to UC Davis protest bluedeathray Oct 2013 #20

check out the comments section if you have a strong stomach SHRED Oct 2013 #17

We're playing chess. not checkers.... Adrahil Oct 2013 #19

I read a number of comments, big mistake G_j Oct 2013 #38

God I have been asking that since Sunday gopiscrap Oct 2013 #42