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It's possible; guess it depends on if they can pin negligence on him or not. I think the burden of proof for this will be quite high. :(

I think this is a sore point for most people, even those who don't pay a whole lot of attention to politics. I don't know who said this, but, apparently, someone once said something to the effect that the failure of a democracy occurs when its leaders bankrupt the government coffers by granting...

I did look at the link you provided, and saw the issues over which many of the shutdowns occurred. In that quote, I was referring to the agreement from 14 months ago that you mentioned, where the Dems and Repubs had agreed on budget numbers. I wasn't familiar with that specific agreement.

Either one, or both. :) I don't know that this is the "main" issue. It is certainly an issue that this hasn't been done, but budget bills were drawn-up and submitted from House to Senate. I'm not aware of this, so I can't comment on it. I don't have the time I used to, when I followed all...

This is true. But this is not a great method to try and get your way. Plus, the entire country has revamped their health insurance practices to accommodate ACA. If it were defunded now, there'd be no way that they'd be able to return to the previous system in time for the new year, and...

Scene 2: On October 17th, the United States government will run out of cash. Mostly. The date is approximate, but, within 2 - 3 weeks of this date, it will most definitely be true. Which means our debtors don't get paid, nor do soldiers, the elderly, etc. And which means our bond rating...

Maybe a little late to the game, here, but I figured I'd get an idea about what people think about this, especially since so many people here are from outside the US. And, maybe, start a little trouble as well. ;) Scene 1: Congress couldn't agree on how the government should be funded...

We live in a pluralist society. Pacifists are required to pay for our military. Home schoolers are required to pay for public schools. And Christian Scientists, who eschew much of modern medicine, are required to pay for many of those very practices. You simply make the choice for yourself...

It seemed that the teacher reported it to the administrators, and the administrators made the mistake of contacting the girl's guardian. The administrators were plain stupid, and maybe lazy; hard to say if the teacher should have done something differently -- I guess it depends upon the local...

Ha ha, I'm the one posting songs from the late 60's! :D Speaking of which, here's one I've always loved. Kind of hippie-dippie, but it's one of the few things I have good memories of from that time. Candle of Life Moody Blues Something you can't hide Says you're lonely Hidden deep inside Of...

I'm glad also. Truly, this thread helped me learn something important about myself. And, it's also pretty damn cool that it's been going for 2.5 years! :D

I do the same. It's not how I'd like to use my rare free time, but it allows me to maintain the necessities and take care of kids, when I have them. And, maybe, it won't be like this forever. :)

This will depend upon each specific medical plan, in the same way that each plan varies for physical care. "Mental Health Parity" simply means that mental health costs will be treated in the same exact way as physical health costs, for a given plan. So, if the plan has a $2500 deductible for...

I'm of mixed opinion on this law. There were much simpler ways to deal with the health care issue, but they would have require much more extensive changes. Really, they needed to throw-out Medicare and Medicaid and bundle all health care systems into one. In all of these systems, the...

I saw, under "Similar Threads", that there's one called "Any Positive Songs You Wish to Share?". And it made me think a bit. Maybe I'm lost, but the whole "positive thinking" thing just doesn't do a damn thing for me. ;) It's not that I like to dwell on misery or negativity -- not at all...

I've had multiple therapists over the past 15 years, and none of them told me anything about this until my latest therapist. In the US, at least, CBT is so dominant as a therapy methodology that emotional considerations often get completely ignored. CBT is an important technique, but...

An oldie but a goodie... Blind Faith Can't Find My Way Home Come down off your throne and leave your body alone Somebody must change You are the reason I've been waiting so long Somebody holds the key Well, I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time And I'm wasted and I can't find my way...

People who say that have either not had to suffer the things you/we did, or they are hiding their own histories -- possibly even from themselves. I've also found that few people have (or allow themselves) a very wide emotional range, especially with regard to artistic expression. You hear a...

Very disturbing. I love it.

Wow, so many songs and bands I've got to check-out -- I'm way behind! :) Here's a few that I like: Galaxie Blind Melon ... And you're leavin' me Yeah, you're leavin' me You're leavin' me with a hated identity But I keep on a comin' here and standin' in this state Oh, and I'm never really...

Have the energy, motivation, and optimism to make my life what I really want it to be, and know it could be.

It's incredible just how many different little issues I have. I actually call each of them "channels" just so I can keep track of them. And they are largely interconnected, making everything that much more complex and difficult. On some channels, I'm doing better than others, just as you...

Thank you for your support, Ms. Spock. :) The 9 months is how long I've been working on "trauma" therapy. But, like you, I've been working on things since I was a teen. I saw my first therapist when I was 17 (I'm 47 now), and have been in and out of therapy since. I don't think this is a...

You weren't a downer -- I know it takes a long time, and that the amount of time differs per person. ;) Personally, I figured I have at least another 2 years before I start to see my life really changing, and likely more before I see significant changes. In 9 months I've learned lots of new...

5 Years?! I've been doing this about 9 months, which would leave me over 4 years of this crap left. I think I'm going to go feel sorry for myself now. At least, for once, it'll be for a present-day reason, instead of being due to some hidden memory of the past. ;)