U.S. Government Shutdown

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http://m.nationalreview.com/corner/360094/flotus-announces-twitter-updates-limited-due-shutdown-andrew-johnson

[ahecht37]

But if it keeps on for a long time it'll ultimately affect other aread as well.
I was responding to the member who postes he doesn't have a problem with the govt running the way the did today. That comment was pure ignorance.

while I agree with you, I do think he has a point (not to stay at this level but as you asked earlier

Not interested in social security? Not interested in Medicaid/Medicare?

I would say no, these things should not be regulated by the federal government, rather by private companies)
there are many things that are not being paid for today which we do need in the long run, however there are many which the fed should not be paying for

[DovtheBear]

Not interested in social security?
Not interested in Medicaid/Medicare?

BTW these are not affected.

[meshugener]

these things should not be regulated by the federal government, rather by private companies)

ummm... And who's gonna pay for these private companies??

What's up with you?

In NY, Medicaid is actually through private health insurance companies, its just the govt who pays for it and verify member eligibility.

[meshugener]

BTW these are not affected.

I answered this question about an hour ago.

[YankyDoodle]

Does this affect anyone here directly?

Yes! As a result of sequestration and further effects from the shutdown, my school is no longer giving students free pizza or tutoring...

[meshugener]

I was personally effected as a result of the sequesteration.

[ahecht37]

ummm... And who's gonna pay for these private companies??

What's up with you?

In NY, Medicaid is actually through private health insurance companies, its just the govt who pays for it and verify member eligibility.

I think that social security and health insurance are things that should be paid for by those who want it, not to be done by the government
what do you mean by what's up with me?

I was personally effected as a result of the sequesteration.

can you share more information on how? sounds interesting

[yuneeq]

I was personally effected as a result of the sequesteration.

Don't take it personal, but that makes me happy.

PS. Affected, not effected

[Bostener]

Yes! As a result of sequestration and further effects from the shutdown, my school is no longer giving students free pizza or tutoring...

The schools in Montreal are affected as well?

[12HRS]

The schools in Montreal are affected as well?

Amazing what the govt pays for

[Chaikel]

IRS auditors not working. Go crazy ppl

[churnbabychurn]

Wic office is open but they can't print out checks.

[SamKey]

He will be paid for it, just not gonna get paid today...

yeah that's what he told me but there's no saying how long that's going to be and he's gotta pay the mortgage!

[yuneeq]

Wic office is open but they can't print out checks.

Typical liberal bullying. They castigate Republicans for shutting the government over Obama Care, while they hypocritically try their hardest to make sure the effects of a shutdown are as serious as possible. They did the same by the sequester, trying to stop all flights.

[meshugener]

what do you mean by what's up with me?

You said the govt shouldn't pay for SS and Medicaid, just private companies.
You want the private companies to pay for it?
Who do you want to pay for Medicaid? The poor?

can you share more information on how? sounds interesting

The home ownership program was put on hold in NYS, then resumed with restrictions.

[Ches]

You said the govt shouldn't pay for SS and Medicaid, just private companies.
You want the private companies to pay for it?
Who do you want to pay for Medicaid? The poor? The home ownership program was put on hold in NYS, then resumed with restrictions.

Do you by any chance know what the FICA tax that's deducted from your paycheck is?

[12HRS]

Do you by any chance know what the FICA tax that's deducted from your paycheck is?

Money not in my pocket 

[ahecht37]

You said the govt shouldn't pay for SS and Medicaid, just private companies.
You want the private companies to pay for it?
Who do you want to pay for Medicaid? The poor? The home ownership program was put on hold in NYS, then resumed with restrictions.

I think social security should be a system where anyone who contributes is part if it, like an insurance plan.
you are right about Medicaid, I really don't know how it should be done only that since it is done by the government there are lots of people on it that no private company would allow.
additionally it is an incentive for those who have less money to not try and improve their lives rather to just rely on the government to support them. not saying that there should be no program, only that it is severely abused, and will probably not change much while remaining under governmental control

[Ergel]

I think social security should be a system where anyone who contributes is part if it, like an insurance plan.

Isn't it? Don't you need SS credits in order to get onto SS?