People can’t survive missing a paycheck? Whose fault is it they can’t save? I bet every one of those people spends a couple thousand on overpriced cable internet and cell phone plans a year.  They probably eat out to much buy clothes they can’t afford and cars they don’t need. So it’s the presidents fault people live beyond their means don’t save and go broke after 2 pay periods?

Amen - Amen <>  a generation ago, folks saved to advance themselves and maybe help their kids move up a level.  Now, in an age of immediate gratification and out of control entitlement, people spend beyond their means - and, don't value the privilege of employment.   Obama got this notion stoked up and now - you've got a President trying to tamp down give-aways and instill responsibility.  Lazy do-nothings are angry that the handouts have stopped.  Take away incentive for advancement and increased wages and you'll see an unmotivated population.

Down in flames. Oh well

 Folks in the Midwest have to know that they just are not as important than those of us who live in the I 95 corridor.  Washington Philly, New York and Boston and that is why the shutdown is more important in our area.  The further south you go, the less important you are

This "hillbilly" flew from Florida north this morning and will fly back on Thursday.  I made a point of thanking the TSA agents for coming to work when they haven't been paid.  I suspect it's much more likely that you have been on the government dole than most on the site.  The "shutdown" affects me by negatively impacting on my country, that my uncles and cousins fought for, in part, to allow freedom of speech.  Even when an idiot like you is the one talking.  Racist and stupid must be a difficult life.....hopefull y you get better.

Nicely put

I got my February ebt already, life is good