Food benefits end on Oct 31. I assume that's when the real pressure will begin. Democrats will probably cave at that point because they have a heart. I hope they don't but historically they haven't had a spine

I'm starting to think that this all by design ... because even when the government was "functioning", it wasn't functioning

Please someone call the general strike to start! If it gets kicked off and gets into the news cycle more people will join. We can't just sit around and hope enough people join the strike cards. It's not even being advertised to get more people signed up.

"Extend into next week" seems overly optimistic. We're only a few more days away from "extends into next month" and frankly I won't be surprised to hear "extends into next year" two months later. There is no end in sight.

What is must be endured.

It's not ending any time soon

Election Day is Nov. 4

Looking at more important things did you all notice how ugly the finish is on that stone work? I think some polishing to a mirror finish and gold coating would be better....

It'll get close to the beautiful building that everyone recognizes from the bills. But it won't touch it! Certainly we all love the history landmarks and respect their non gold-ess. Right?

I don't feel like working Friday either, but I have accountability for my responsibilities. Congress on the other hand...

Going on a fishing trip