The Sequester Strikes its First Victims!

Clodfobble · 05-04-2013, 09:30 AM

Am I the only one who thinks maybe the sequester was the plan all along? Both sides knew they needed to cave, both sides didn't want to be seen by their supporters as being the ones to cave, so they work together to draw up a doomsday plan that is actually pretty similar to what it would look like if they both caved, but set it up so that both sides could completely blame the other guy for making it happen.

Too conspiracy-theory?

Griff · 05-04-2013, 09:36 AM

It certainly became more palatable than doing actual work on a budget. Maybe so.

IamSam · 05-07-2013, 12:28 AM

And now, everyone who is unemployed, come on down! I just got a letter informing me that due to the sequester, unemployment "benefits" will be cut by close to 19% - for starters. The letter said they'd keep us posted on further developments. Good of them, I'm sure.

Let's see; gas to go look for work or pay the electricity bill? Decisions, decisions. At least I won't have to worry about flying anywhere any time soon.

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05-04-2013, 09:36 AM	#2
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05-07-2013, 12:28 AM	#3
IamSam Now living the life of a POW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Lost Corners of Colorado Posts: 202	And now, everyone who is unemployed, come on down! I just got a letter informing me that due to the sequester, unemployment "benefits" will be cut by close to 19% - for starters. The letter said they'd keep us posted on further developments. Good of them, I'm sure. Let's see; gas to go look for work or pay the electricity bill? Decisions, decisions. At least I won't have to worry about flying anywhere any time soon. __________________ This space left intentionally blank.

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