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wilderone
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As sure as the sun rises each day, you can bet there is a lot of waste in federal government economics. A furlough? I experienced one working for the
City of San Diego Big Deal. The loss of 17 days salary (one day a month and 5 days off at Christmas) was hardly felt. At the least, this can be done
with federal exployees. DOD spending? I think we can minimize naval reserve exercises, cut multi-day, out of state training conferences; definitely
cut overtime with better management; etc. There are countless ways to put overspending, mis-spending, waste, and efficiency back into federal
government. I have more faith in American people to be able to adjust. And get off their fat as s.
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
As sure as the sun rises each day, you can bet there is a lot of waste in federal government economics. A furlough? I experienced one working for the
City of San Diego Big Deal. The loss of 17 days salary (one day a month and 5 days off at Christmas) was hardly felt. At the least, this can be done
with federal exployees. DOD spending? I think we can minimize naval reserve exercises, cut multi-day, out of state training conferences; definitely
cut overtime with better management; etc. There are countless ways to put overspending, mis-spending, waste, and efficiency back into federal
government. I have more faith in American people to be able to adjust. And get off their fat as s. |
even when jobs are available, some people complain and they complain its the government's fault....maybe they just do not want to work (get off
their fat....)
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
As sure as the sun rises each day, you can bet there is a lot of waste in federal government economics. A furlough? I experienced one working for the
City of San Diego Big Deal. The loss of 17 days salary (one day a month and 5 days off at Christmas) was hardly felt. At the least, this can be done
with federal exployees. DOD spending? I think we can minimize naval reserve exercises, cut multi-day, out of state training conferences; definitely
cut overtime with better management; etc. There are countless ways to put overspending, mis-spending, waste, and efficiency back into federal
government. I have more faith in American people to be able to adjust. And get off their fat as s. |
The majority of Americans are overweight. Would be good for furloughed fed workers and newly unemployed fed contractors to do exercise on their days
off, would help keep health care costs down.
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SFandH
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Sequestration and the Border
Just heard on TV news that in 30 days the hours worked by border guards will be cut. The reporter said they normally work 10 hours a day (no overtime
pay) and that will be cut to 8 hours.
I'm guessing that means fewer gates open, longer lines.
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CortezBlue
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It's a scare tactic to get everyone up in arms. But regardless, with SENTRI, if my time in line doubles it will still only be, maybe, a 20 mintue
wait time
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
It's a scare tactic to get everyone up in arms. But regardless, with SENTRI, if my time in line doubles it will still only be, maybe, a 20 mintue
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Scare tactic? Please explain...especially if you came up with this idea all by yourself
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MICK
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Maybe it means that there will only be ten guys hanging around in secondary doing nothing instead of 20? Just sayin
Mick
Getting there is ALL the fun!
Ok being here is fun to
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MICK
Maybe it means that there will only be ten guys hanging around in secondary doing nothing instead of 20? Just sayin
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I read a quote from one of the sites that some govt person equated it to letting every 10th illegal cross the border without being caught?
This is such a joke, this has got to have been the longest we have ever gone without a budget in place (year 5), hell of a way to run a company
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
It's a scare tactic to get everyone up in arms. But regardless, with SENTRI, if my time in line doubles it will still only be, maybe, a 20 mintue
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Scare tactic? Please explain...especially if you came up with this idea all by yourself |
Well it is hard to have a battle of wits with an unarmed army!
So with that, I think you are correct, I would stay far away from the border, stay at home and read the Huffington Post and bathe yourself in the glow
of the warmth of the internet knowing the end is near.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
It's a scare tactic to get everyone up in arms. But regardless, with SENTRI, if my time in line doubles it will still only be, maybe, a 20 mintue
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Scare tactic? Please explain...especially if you came up with this idea all by yourself |
Well it is hard to have a battle of wits with an unarmed army!
So with that, I think you are correct, I would stay far away from the border, stay at home and read the Huffington Post and bathe yourself in the glow
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Actually, I just confirmed the reduction of hours with my friend who works border patrol at SY. Boo
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
Actually, I just confirmed the reduction of hours with my friend who works border patrol at SY. Boo |
Hate to hear this since these guys know how to apply the pressure toward their own ends. They just slow the traffic down until a roar of disapproval
comes from both sides of the border. That gets the attention of our government and those a-holes need to have their attention gotten.
We are caught in the middle again.
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[Edited on 3-5-2013 by DENNIS]
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David K
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Let's get this straight... the budget wasn't cut, so there is the same money as always for border patrol... actually more. The 'cut' was in the amount
of INCREASE over the previous budget. Just LESS of an INCREASE ABOVE last year's money... poor poor Washington.!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Let's get this straight... the budget wasn't cut, so there is the same money as always for border patrol... actually more. The 'cut' was in the amount
of INCREASE over the previous budget. Just LESS of an INCREASE ABOVE last year's money... poor poor Washington.! |
But it may take some of the joy out of demanding a raise in pay. Unions don't like this inconvenience.
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David K
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Right, and we know who in Washington is 'owned' by the unions!
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Let's get this straight... the budget wasn't cut, so there is the same money as always for border patrol... actually more. The 'cut' was in the amount
of INCREASE over the previous budget. Just LESS of an INCREASE ABOVE last year's money... poor poor Washington.! |
Love to see you use the same logic at the gas station or grocery store.
Duh...I make the same pay as I did last year....so I should be able to buy the same amount......
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Let's get this straight... the budget wasn't cut, so there is the same money as always for border patrol... actually more. The 'cut' was in the amount
of INCREASE over the previous budget. Just LESS of an INCREASE ABOVE last year's money... poor poor Washington.! |
Love to see you use the same logic at the gas station or grocery store.
Duh...I make the same pay as I did last year....so I should be able to buy the same amount...... |
Sorta Apples and Oranges it seems to me, but yes, inflation is a factor (running at least 6%, despite what you hear)-------some belt-tightening is in
order-------lets get on with it, and more!!! We simply can't maintain this insane spending and survive as a viable economy!!!
Barry
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
some belt-tightening is in order-------lets get on with it, and more!!! |
Yes. Just as long as the belt is tightened in the right places. They have to get after the excessive waste....not the necessities.......quit
building bridges to nowhere and leave the required military alone.
Why wouldn't they draft Romney to formulate a plan? It wouldn't be unpatriotic just to listen to it.
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
some belt-tightening is in order-------lets get on with it, and more!!! |
Yes. Just as long as the belt is tightened in the right places. They have to get after the excessive waste....not the necessities.......quit
building bridges to nowhere and leave the required military alone.
Why wouldn't they draft Romney to formulate a plan? It wouldn't be unpatriotic just to listen to it. |
My guess, a "Romney plan" would make too much sense, and be way too simple--------that would require a total re-think of the present
directions--------a real no-no, I suspect, in the minds of the present Admin...
Barry
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Let's get this straight... the budget wasn't cut, so there is the same money as always for border patrol... actually more. The 'cut' was in the amount
of INCREASE over the previous budget. Just LESS of an INCREASE ABOVE last year's money... poor poor Washington.! |
Tell that to the Border Patrol guys who are getting a pay cut. Tell that to the workers of San Diego defense contractors who will be seeing contract
cuts and fewer RFPs.
Look in the mirror and tell that to yourself when there are fewer people hiring your services. Some want belt tightening, well get ready to tighten
yours.
[Edited on 3-5-2013 by SFandH]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Let's get this straight... the budget wasn't cut, so there is the same money as always for border patrol... actually more. The 'cut' was in the amount
of INCREASE over the previous budget. Just LESS of an INCREASE ABOVE last year's money... poor poor Washington.! |
Tell that to the Border Patrol guys who are getting a pay cut. Tell that to the workers of San Diego defense contractors who will be seeing contract
cuts and fewer RFPs.
Look in the mirror and tell that to yourself when there are fewer people hiring your services. Some want belt tightening, well get ready to tighten
yours.
[Edited on 3-5-2013 by SFandH] |
So by your logic, we have the wrong people making economic decisions in Washington? I think those of us who voted for the other guys, know this would
happen.
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