wishful thinking

[cellio]

My state's government has partially shut down over a budget spat. "Non-essential" employees have been given the temporary boot, but the legislators and governor at the center of the problem are still getting paid. Instead, they should keep the workers and stop paying the politicians until it's fixed. Fast Eddie and the more-numerous-than-necessary-anyway legislators should suffer the consequences of their brinksmanship, but, sadly, it never works out that way.

Comments

[brokengoose.livejournal.com]

For bonus points, try to find ANY examples of "non-essential workers" other than DMV (sometimes PennDOT) and state park employees.

It's become a personal game. Every time I hear or see something about the shutdown, I look for the list. They consistently mention DMV and parks; they occasionally mention PennDOT; and they usually follow up with a list of offices that will stay open even though most people would describe them as non-essential.

[thatcrazycajun.livejournal.com]

Makes me glad the Songbird and I moved out of Philly four years ago...

[alaricmacconnal.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Our politicians aren't doing their jobs, they should be the ones that don't get paid. BTW, I'm glad you got your "Fast Eddie" in context ... confusing them could be ... well ... interesting :)

[kyleri]

I find it ... fascinating ... that the casinos are somehow considered essential...

[nsingman.livejournal.com]

I first heard about this earlier today, and I'm actually surprised that the governor and legislators are still getting paid. I'm not surprised that they're keeping the slot machine casinos open. :-)