tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645277547301651315.post6902789191687510063..comments2023-08-19T07:52:06.819-04:00Comments on Tar Heel Fly Fishing: Update on GSMNP Potential ClosingTyler Legghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05969341382871432087noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645277547301651315.post-5249831025828035012011-04-06T13:50:00.319-04:002011-04-06T13:50:00.319-04:00...for a month. If it means we get an end to the f......for a month. If it means we get an end to the funding of useless programs and the government out of the radio business it would be worth it.....yes, even if I was the one being laid off. 800,000 is a drop in the proverbial bucket compared to how many Americans are already out of a job. (including me)RK Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764095283817174983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645277547301651315.post-43328413830411042002011-04-06T08:13:26.048-04:002011-04-06T08:13:26.048-04:00I guess to clarify a little more, essential operat...I guess to clarify a little more, essential operations would continue like the military, medical care, law enforcement, social security payments, and tax collection of course. Non-essential operations like your Nat'l Park campgrounds and other amenities, and federal museums like the Smithsonian would likely be closed. The '95 shutdown saw 800,000 federal employees furloughed.Markhttp://flyfishsc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645277547301651315.post-25802479158982989802011-04-06T07:33:08.247-04:002011-04-06T07:33:08.247-04:00I'm afraid a shutdown would lead to a furlough...I'm afraid a shutdown would lead to a furlough of employees in most cases.Markhttp://flyfishsc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645277547301651315.post-18328431819690267692011-04-06T00:19:25.062-04:002011-04-06T00:19:25.062-04:00Tyler, if you leave it to the politicians they'...Tyler, if you leave it to the politicians they'll screw you every time. Both sides, any issue and especially one where funding and/or spending is concerned. I'm curious as to the reasons for the clousure in '95 - was that a budget stalemate, too? It's hard to see how Congress shutting down for a few weeks would affect the local parks ability to function. They might not be able to buy paper towels, but it's not like everyone is laid off right away. Or is it? <br />I am into politics and this ( not your post) seems like it might be a bit of "the sky is falling" rhetoric aimed at creating an unnecessary uproar. If it does happen, luckily free market capitalism has provided the areas around the Park with dozens of hotels, campgrounds and RV parks.RK Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764095283817174983noreply@blogger.com