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So, before he announced the details of the re-opening, he said that many of the furloughed employees strongly supported him and that many even encouraged him to
by mfoy_ 8y ago
So, before he announced the details of the re-opening, he said that many of the furloughed employees strongly supported him and that many even encouraged him to continue the shutdown. He's living in his own version of reality.
- syspec 8y agoI agree he is, but on the other hand those furloughed employees will receive back pay so an even more prolonged shutdown is essentially a paid vacation for the ones who have some savings. So I’m sure /those/ employees might encourage a shutdown, but it isn’t because they believe in his cause
- mfoy_ 8y agoYou're not wrong, but that's a very charitable interpretation. The furloughed employees aren't actually guaranteed back-pay. Additionally, the ones who are deemed "essential" just have to work for free or quit.
- votepaunchy 8y ago> The furloughed employees aren't actually guaranteed back-pay. The bill approving back-pay for the just-concluded shutdown also covers the remainder of the fiscal year (through September).
- kuhhk 8y agoWait, so does that mean pay would be ensured in the case of another shutdown?
- scarface74 8y agoWith the widely reported stats that most Americans can’t handle a $400 emergency, you can’t have too much of a “vacation” when you are worried about your bills.