America's Longest Government Shutdown

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Both Sides Stubborn Not budging Washington impasse The government shutdown drags on While the furloughed and unpaid federal workers suffer When will the captains of complacency in Washington finally end this madness? Date written and written: 01/21/2019

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2019 3:18:00 PM

I sure do hope they keep it in mind at the voting booth!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2019 3:20:00 PM

When? When? exactly, my friend. I can't stand this lack of compassion You picked quite the relevant theme here.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/23/2019 4:59:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea:-) One thing is for certain, though. People affected the most by this shutdown won't forget it when they go to the voting booth next time!

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/22/2019 11:30:00 PM

Unfortunately I am starting to think revolution is the only that will change this country. We need massive change in the legislature.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/23/2019 4:51:00 PM

How ironic that politicians who supposed to be the agents of change are big part of the problem!

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/21/2019 3:58:00 PM

This is a very rough time and will be for a while. Maybe Pelosi can give up her pay like Trump does? Just a thought. But, I also think of Americans who suffered before this shutdown and now, just like those federal workers, who went broke over health costs and lost everything. It is terrible. America must unite :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/21/2019 5:43:00 PM

I couldn't agree more, Heidi!:-) This prolonged government shutdown is inhumane, period. It hurts the GOP, Dems, federal workers, the economy, America's reputation all around the world. GOP and Dems need to put their egos aside and bring an end to this very harmful shutdown. Enough is enough!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/21/2019 12:18:00 PM

I stand right beside you in my angst for the workers who are not getting paid. I try not to let current events get to me, but when a Pensacola mother goes on TV to say her Coast Guard member husband is working without pay and she doesn't know how to explain it to her children -- well that raises my ire. Bravo for highlighting the situation so well, Edward!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/21/2019 2:38:00 PM

It's really an outrage, Carolyn:-( A great number of these federal workers have families to feed. Both sides should come up with some sort of compromise already! This does no good for anybody, for any party! Sad...