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5. Well, that's good news! We the people are the Government,

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 08:18 AM

Oct 2025

and when "they" shut down the Government, they are shutting us down (and shutting us out).

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When the U.S. Government shuts down our Country, Americans should cease spending money [View all] RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Oct 2025 OP

I'm pretty sure the country hasn't been shut down. mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2025 #1

Yup, and I'm going to keep paying my garbage fees. gab13by13 Oct 2025 #2

Well, that's good news! We the people are the Government, RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Oct 2025 #5

The trash and recycling pickup has been CivicGrief Oct 2025 #7

Wow, two helpful comments. (Nos. 1 and 2) CivicGrief Oct 2025 #4