Government Shutdown - September, 2025 Editiion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As an independent I'm mortified by both parties but pin the shutdown on Dems. There's more than 1 way to do things. Shutting things down 1/2 way and v an admin who prefers less govt is sheer stupidity. Not sure how things are going to reopen unless idiot Dems willing to cave.

But why not hold the Republicans to the standard that they should GOVERN. THey have trained you to expect them to say no to everything that helps businesses, the economy and the citizens and so you, like a parent of an over indulged toddler, stop expecting them do to anything but tantrum and say no.

They should govern, not just say no to everything.

[Anonymous]

I am a foreigner in US. What amazes me is how little I notice that the government shot down. Everything around is perfectly operating. Can someone tell me how this shutdown impact your day to day life (unless you are a federal employee)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a foreigner in US. What amazes me is how little I notice that the government shot down. Everything around is perfectly operating. Can someone tell me how this shutdown impact your day to day life (unless you are a federal employee)?

70% of government employees are being required to work without pay.

The other 30% were probably working in more esoteric policy and legal work that doesn’t have any immediate impact but having their work interrupted costs a lot of money in the long run.

It’s like putting $10,000 on your credit card one month… you’re not going to feel it until your payment is due the next month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a foreigner in US. What amazes me is how little I notice that the government shot down. Everything around is perfectly operating. Can someone tell me how this shutdown impact your day to day life (unless you are a federal employee)?

If it goes on into 2026 and you start working on your taxes, you may begin wondering where all your tax money is going if there isn't a functioning government. Argentina? Another ballroom? A presidential yacht?

[Anonymous]

Wait... the government is closed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As an independent I'm mortified by both parties but pin the shutdown on Dems. There's more than 1 way to do things. Shutting things down 1/2 way and v an admin who prefers less govt is sheer stupidity. Not sure how things are going to reopen unless idiot Dems willing to cave.

But why not hold the Republicans to the standard that they should GOVERN. THey have trained you to expect them to say no to everything that helps businesses, the economy and the citizens and so you, like a parent of an over indulged toddler, stop expecting them do to anything but tantrum and say no.

They should govern, not just say no to everything.

The average elected Republican is a full standard deviation to the left of the average Republican voter. If they "governed," they'd be booted out of office quickly, so they just say no instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a foreigner in US. What amazes me is how little I notice that the government shot down. Everything around is perfectly operating. Can someone tell me how this shutdown impact your day to day life (unless you are a federal employee)?

70% of government employees are being required to work without pay.

The other 30% were probably working in more esoteric policy and legal work that doesn’t have any immediate impact but having their work interrupted costs a lot of money in the long run.

It’s like putting $10,000 on your credit card one month… you’re not going to feel it until your payment is due the next month.

Perfectly stated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a foreigner in US. What amazes me is how little I notice that the government shot down. Everything around is perfectly operating. Can someone tell me how this shutdown impact your day to day life (unless you are a federal employee)?

it has not affected me either.

and support for Republicans has gone up since shutdown started.

The six-day poll, which closed on Monday, showed Trump's approval at 42%, up 2 percentage points from earlier in the month, within the poll's 2 point margin of error. Trump's rating has held between 40% and 44% since early April.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-approval-edges-up-despite-americans-blaming-republicans-shutdown-2025-10-21/

[Anonymous]

Sadly, very few people care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a foreigner in US. What amazes me is how little I notice that the government shot down. Everything around is perfectly operating. Can someone tell me how this shutdown impact your day to day life (unless you are a federal employee)?

Well you're not paying a huge tax bill for this crap show. So why should you care?

Having to rely on an unpaid military. Having to fly relying on unpaid air traffic controllers and unpaid TSA agents. Having your lower income, friends and neighbors not receive any snap benefits. Trying to figure out health insurance plan for your family when you have no clarity on. Is this huge increase real? Can I afford it? Am I going to have to go without health insurance? Our elected representatives actually going to show up to work and do something about it? And on and on and on.

[Anonymous]

When Furloughed Feds Finally get their backpay, MAGA fools will roar about paid vacations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sadly, very few people care.

Because employees have been working without pay for a MONTH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When Furloughed Feds Finally get their backpay, MAGA fools will roar about paid vacations.

MAGA morons are always whining about something or the other. Who cares?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.