First, a lot of people have been asking me about the effect of the shutdown is on basic services that they enjoy from the Federal government. Here's a link to a good article in the Washington Post, a Q&A covering the basics.
Now, what did I do the first day of the government shutdown? Mostly, it was a typical Saturday. Walked the dog (several times). The Boy had a piano lesson followed by his girl-BFF's birthday party. We gave the dog a bath. The boy did some homework. And in the evening, The Boy went to a lock-in and hubby and I had a date night.
But in between all of that, we watched the news to see what Congress was up to. As of the publication of this entry, the headlines are as follows:
Neither Party's Leaders Give an Inch on First Day of Shutdown
-- Washington Post
So . . . a productive day, then. 😐
Lawmakers Play Shut Down Blame Game
-- The New York Times
Always important to establish whose fault a problem is before you solve the problem. 😑
Pink-Clad Multitude Gathers Downtown for 2nd Annual Dallas Women's March
-- The Dallas Morning News
"Shutdown? What shutdown? There's a shutdown? Of what? God, I hope they haven't closed down Southfork. I haven't been there yet, even though I've lived here almost 20 years." (But, you know, well done, ladies, on trumping the national news.)
Thousands Flock Downtown For Women's March: 'We Have to Keep Standing Up'
-- Chicago Sun Times
The Central Time Zone is feminist.
Head of Popular Girl Band Leads N. Korean Team to S. Korea
-- The Houston Chronicle
Never mind. 🏂
Why Does Congress Still Get Paychecks During a Shutdown? It's in the Constitution.
-- The Washington Times
Sigh.
Photo Shows 'Ivy League Killer' Pretending to Crush Friend's Skull
-- New York Post
On a lighter note . . . . 😬
So, there you have it. Nothing happened in Congress today. They want to point fingers at each other, but sincerely, they should circle up because, from my perspective, all side deserve a helping of recrimination pie. Their central job is to fund the government. If they can't figure out how to work together to do that, then, well . . . that's not good for our country. Not just bad for the Republicans or bad for the Democrats. Bad for Americans. Because a Congress that cannot even work together to accomplish its central function is a sick body. And this is the body that governs us. Fingers crossed that tomorrow will be filled with something other than a multibillion dollar game of "I know you are, but what am I?" Ladies and gentlemen of the United States Congress, I'm not interested in whose fault it is. I am interested in how you fix it. So do that thing.
Nighty-night.
Neither Party's Leaders Give an Inch on First Day of Shutdown
-- Washington Post
So . . . a productive day, then. 😐
Lawmakers Play Shut Down Blame Game
-- The New York Times
Always important to establish whose fault a problem is before you solve the problem. 😑
Pink-Clad Multitude Gathers Downtown for 2nd Annual Dallas Women's March
-- The Dallas Morning News
"Shutdown? What shutdown? There's a shutdown? Of what? God, I hope they haven't closed down Southfork. I haven't been there yet, even though I've lived here almost 20 years." (But, you know, well done, ladies, on trumping the national news.)
Thousands Flock Downtown For Women's March: 'We Have to Keep Standing Up'
-- Chicago Sun Times
The Central Time Zone is feminist.
Head of Popular Girl Band Leads N. Korean Team to S. Korea
-- The Houston Chronicle
Never mind. 🏂
Why Does Congress Still Get Paychecks During a Shutdown? It's in the Constitution.
-- The Washington Times
Sigh.
Photo Shows 'Ivy League Killer' Pretending to Crush Friend's Skull
-- New York Post
On a lighter note . . . . 😬
So, there you have it. Nothing happened in Congress today. They want to point fingers at each other, but sincerely, they should circle up because, from my perspective, all side deserve a helping of recrimination pie. Their central job is to fund the government. If they can't figure out how to work together to do that, then, well . . . that's not good for our country. Not just bad for the Republicans or bad for the Democrats. Bad for Americans. Because a Congress that cannot even work together to accomplish its central function is a sick body. And this is the body that governs us. Fingers crossed that tomorrow will be filled with something other than a multibillion dollar game of "I know you are, but what am I?" Ladies and gentlemen of the United States Congress, I'm not interested in whose fault it is. I am interested in how you fix it. So do that thing.
Nighty-night.
