I wanted to wait as long as possible before typing today's entry, because I was sure my subject would be that the fact that the government "shutdown" was miraculously averted. But that hasn't happened yet because they seem to be prolonging the charade right down to the wire, and I have something much more important to do than worry about a meaningless political ploy. The Masters telecast from Augusta begins to air right about now. Freddy had a great morning round and is at 5 under, pretty good for a senior golfer.
The inside word on the budget though, is that, supposedly, both sides are "very close" to agreement, but some sticking points remain. And apparently the major stumbling block is funding for Planned Parenthood. So that means these so-called leaders are willing to cease government operations over an issue that's none of their business to begin with, and will disrupt people's lives in order to make a point that isn't even political, its as personal as you can get.
In the meantime, if the government really does shut down, there are so many protected functions and services exempt from ceasing operations that there's practically nothing of importance affected, unless perhaps you're visiting a national park. But, there is one thing that's really disturbing. Military payrolls are suspended.
So that means that folks will get paid who don't deserve a dime to begin with because they're permanently worthless, such as Congress and the Administration, yet those who are invaluable because they protect us all with their lives face interruption of income. Now, I don't know about you, but I think there's something seriously wrong with priorities in this situation and they seem upside down to me.
As for now, I'm going to stop discussing politicos, switch on the set, and watch the guys tee it up in Augusta. And I know one thing for sure, this afternoon I'm going to be viewing guys who weren't elected to their positions. These are pros' who above all, really do know what they're doing.
That's it for today folks.
Adios
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