Monday, September 30, 2013

Possible Government Shutdown?

As some of you know, a bill must be passed annually to fund the government, so it doesn't shut down. But now, because of the Republican majority in the house, the bill to fund the government also would defund Obamacare. The issue is however that the Democrats have a majority in the house, and will never let the bill pass. So many would expect that the Republicans would give up and just let the bill pass without the Obamacare part. However, being stubborn is a stereotypical Republican trait, so I'm not counting on it. If the government shuts down, all hell would break loose. Public officials would lose their jobs, so unemployment will go up. The economy will weaken, and many more bad events will unfold. So hopefully the crazy conservatives will give up, hopefully. But if you work for the government, you may want to worry a bit.

2 comments:

  1. Be careful of labeling all republicans as stubborn. I am sure there are quite a few stubborn democrats.

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    1. Very true, however in this situation the republicans asking the democrats to make Obamacare not take effect for another year under the continuing resolution is just plain crazy.

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