Is DACA worth shutting the government down? Who is to blame for this government shutdown?

MSG Anthony DiFondi — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:43:43 -0500

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jan 20 at 2018 12:52 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:52:04 -0500

DACA is a distraction to the argument.

The "system" has become so dysfunctional that they need any excuse possible to not pass a budget.

The budget for the next year, should literally be the first thing on the agenda every year.... not the last. We should never be at risk of the "government shutting down" however, when it really boils down to it when any organization shows their continued ineptness. Replace them. Don't expect them to get better.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Jan 20 at 2018 1:01 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:01:39 -0500

The government has shutdown over a dozen times since the 70"s. The blame is on both parties. Maybe the people should have more of a say in what is being fought over. I thought these elected officials worked for the people.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2018 1:05 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:05:43 -0500

Ultimately we the people are to blame. Why? We elect these folks and even after they show the unconcern we re-elect them. Time to wake up voters.

Response by SN James MacKay made Jan 20 at 2018 1:14 PM

SN James MacKay — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:14:54 -0500

There is no political will do avoid it on either side. All this posturing is related to the mid-terms, and which side can come out with the most points in the eyes of their respective electorates. What it does reveal is the absolute contempt for Americans that the leadership on both sides of the aisle are showing. And how 'bout Mr. Art of The Deal? He had two chances and blew them both.....

Response by TSgt David L. made Jan 20 at 2018 1:15 PM

TSgt David L. — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:15:40 -0500

Unfortunately there is plenty of blame to go around. The voters that keep sending these folks back to Congress have to bear a large majority of it. Of BOTH political parties. No innocents here.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 20 at 2018 2:36 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:36:07 -0500

Simply answered, no. It's just a way to create a shutdown because, in the past that has been effectively blamed on the Republicans. Same old playbook, same coaches. What does DACA have to do with the Budget? The president and Congress want to fix the DACA situation, and have time to do so before Obama's sunset provision expires March 12th. Slimy politics, as usual. The Schumer Shutdown in on the horizon.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jan 20 at 2018 3:26 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:26:53 -0500

Is the WALL worth shutting the government down? I can see Mexico from my yard and I don't want it

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2018 3:42 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:42:21 -0500

I'm hoping this doesn't affect anyones pay

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Jan 20 at 2018 4:13 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:13:03 -0500

The perps in Washington evidently thought it was. If not that, another cause or reason would have sufficed. It is the new normal in our system of government - blackmail and threaten to 'shut down the government' to see who blinks first. Compromises are no longer possible in the present day atmosphere and national division. Things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. Either side can play the game because at present no side has a super majority on all issues.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Jan 20 at 2018 6:11 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:11:41 -0500

Schumer is the catalyst for it.. time to string that cowpoke up and those that voted with him...

Response by SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter made Jan 20 at 2018 10:18 PM

SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 22:18:10 -0500

Politicians regardless of their party they blame squarely falls on the continued conflict and turmoil going on in politics.

Peace!