Sigh. Gov Shutdown (Updated in thread)

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Do you know why people like the current Republicans get elected? It is because people like my friend who was SHOCKED that the IRS was part of the federal government and therefore affected by the shutdown are allowed to vote. She was literally shocked that she couldn't call them today with a question (there is a whole lot of stupid reasons for the question that I won't get into).

[Moe]

Fiscal conservation FTW!

[kirra]

Oh goodness. Who did she think they belong to?

[eddy]

This is why the shutdown is comical. It is all the people realizing THEIR services fall unser this umbrella. Duuuuuuuur, who needs the guberment.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

I thought of you while on FB today.

Im still laying in bed awake thinking how much Id rather just go back to bed. Then I think about DH as well as all the other soldiers who get up at 5 every morning and sometimes don't get back home until 2am. Just to do it all over again...I need to get it together — feeling comfortable.

[lucky513]

I bet she thinks she doesn't have to pay them either
no IRS no taxes
Hell Yeah
America!!

[flex]

Oct 2, 2013 20:07:43 GMT -5 nuggetbrain said:

All they need to do is stop cutting social security checks. The olds would shut down this shutdown RULL QUICK.

Them olds is FIESTY!!

[suzyp]

What did she think they were a part of? Just some private enterprise taxing everyone and collecting money?

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 19:35:18 GMT -5 kirra said:

Oh goodness. Who did she think they belong to?

I don't think she had any other idea. She is not the brightest.

[TrickyBob]

That's sad.

Guess she doesn't pay attention during tax season, it's not like it happens every.single.year with a dozen or more references to the IRS and government or anything. 

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 20:10:37 GMT -5 Ohhmm(bligo) said:

I thought of you while on FB today.

Im still laying in bed awake thinking how much Id rather just go back to bed. Then I think about DH as well as all the other soldiers who get up at 5 every morning and sometimes don't get back home until 2am. Just to do it all over again...I need to get it together — feeling comfortable.

Soldiers AND moms do this. Think of the SACRIFICE these two groups make for your FREEDOM and LIFE. OMG Soldier Moms are the ultimate.

[Jalapeñomel]

There is something to be said for the stereotype of the democrat being the educated party.

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 20:16:02 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

That's sad.

Guess she doesn't pay attention during tax season, it's not like it happens every.single.year with a dozen or more references to the IRS and government or anything. 

Well they hadn't paid their taxes for three years, sooooo.... (yes, seriously).

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:42 GMT -5 pagas said:

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:07 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

Well they hadn't paid their taxes for three years, sooooo.... (yes, seriously).

How does one do that and not end up in jail?  That is crazy.

It's not like the IRS is anyone important.

[TrickyBob]

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:07 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

Oct 2, 2013 20:16:02 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

That's sad.

Guess she doesn't pay attention during tax season, it's not like it happens every.single.year with a dozen or more references to the IRS and government or anything. 

Well they hadn't paid their taxes for three years, sooooo.... (yes, seriously).

Well she sounds special. Eventually they'll come knocking with a pay up or go to court. 

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:42 GMT -5 pagas said:

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:07 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

Well they hadn't paid their taxes for three years, sooooo.... (yes, seriously).

How does one do that and not end up in jail?  That is crazy.

I don't know. She is a newish friend, so I was shocked when she told me.

[TrickyBob]

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:42 GMT -5 pagas said:

Oct 2, 2013 20:19:07 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

Well they hadn't paid their taxes for three years, sooooo.... (yes, seriously).

How does one do that and not end up in jail?  That is crazy.

Oh, you can get behind many years. I believe 3 to 4 is the magic number where they start sending out pay up or court letters. I don't know how long you can go without it but they will find you eventually. 

My husband forgot to mail in his local taxes in 2009 (since PA makes you file them by hand/mail/separate from state and fed) and earlier this year we got a letter that gave him a court date and the option to pay it now + the court fee or go to court and find out what happens. He paid up and all is well.

Also...FEDERAL TAXES. It is right there in the name. lol. (I know you know this, this is for stupid FB chick)

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 20:25:28 GMT -5 pagas said:

Oct 2, 2013 20:23:45 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

I don't know. She is a newish friend, so I was shocked when she told me.

How (why) are you friends with her?

Our kids are at the same school and she is new in town. I invited her for a playdate, which was normal. Then a few other things, which were normal. And then we walked one morning together and this came out. And then her discovery of the IRS being closed today.

[TC]

My FIL posted this today :
"Day 2 of the Government Shutdown. The sun came up, birds were singing, the Earth continued to rotate on its axis, and gas dropped by 15 cents."

I literally had to leave my computer for awhile and decompress. I don't know how someone could say that no matter what right now, let alone H's dad when H is a disabled veteran and currently federal government and not getting paid. WTMF.

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 20:36:18 GMT -5 pagas said:

Oct 2, 2013 20:35:29 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

Our kids are at the same school and she is new in town. I invited her for a playdate, which was normal. Then a few other things, which were normal. And then we walked one more together and this came out. And then her discovery of the IRS being closed today.

This is why I avoid playdates.  I always seem to attract weirdos.

I do too usually, but felt bad because I've been new to town a few times. This is what I get for being nice. See? I'm nice IRL and get this nonsense.

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Oct 2, 2013 20:39:37 GMT -5 TC said:

My FIL posted this today :
"Day 2 of the Government Shutdown. The sun came up, birds were singing, the Earth continued to rotate on its axis, and gas dropped by 15 cents."

I literally had to leave my computer for awhile and decompress. I don't know how someone could say that no matter what right now, let alone H's dad when H is a disabled veteran and currently federal government and not getting paid. WTMF.

Seems like a stand-up guy. Someone I'd be super proud to call my FIL.

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Heard from my friend again today. She seems to think that Fox News told her that this shutdown is going to end up with the destruction of the IRS. *fingers crossed*