Autistic shutdowns are hell.
September 24, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Autistic shutdowns are hell.
FAA staffing shortages have been exacerbated by
House Republicans' repeated near-shutdowns of the government and their refusal to fully fund critical government functions.
These programs were only funded because more Democrats than Republicans voted to prevent these shutdowns. (7/7)
House Republicans' repeated near-shutdowns of the government and their refusal to fully fund critical government functions.
These programs were only funded because more Democrats than Republicans voted to prevent these shutdowns. (7/7)
January 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
FAA staffing shortages have been exacerbated by
House Republicans' repeated near-shutdowns of the government and their refusal to fully fund critical government functions.
These programs were only funded because more Democrats than Republicans voted to prevent these shutdowns. (7/7)
House Republicans' repeated near-shutdowns of the government and their refusal to fully fund critical government functions.
These programs were only funded because more Democrats than Republicans voted to prevent these shutdowns. (7/7)
When he typed this, S&P had just downgraded the US bc of GOP govt shutdowns.
Yesterday, Moody’s downgraded the US bc of GOP govt policies.
Yesterday, Moody’s downgraded the US bc of GOP govt policies.
May 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
When he typed this, S&P had just downgraded the US bc of GOP govt shutdowns.
Yesterday, Moody’s downgraded the US bc of GOP govt policies.
Yesterday, Moody’s downgraded the US bc of GOP govt policies.
Trump’s 2013 comments about government shutdowns haven’t aged well. 😂
October 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Trump’s 2013 comments about government shutdowns haven’t aged well. 😂
gov't shutdowns ≠ gov't efficiency
December 19, 2024 at 12:53 AM
gov't shutdowns ≠ gov't efficiency
Government shutdowns (and then, reopenings) are expensive for taxpayers. You'd think the head of the new govt efficiency commission would know this
December 18, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Government shutdowns (and then, reopenings) are expensive for taxpayers. You'd think the head of the new govt efficiency commission would know this
Congratulations to Trump and the GOP Congress - they now own the two longest government shutdowns in history.
October 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Congratulations to Trump and the GOP Congress - they now own the two longest government shutdowns in history.
The costly truth about US government shutdowns: They don’t save taxpayers a dime
US Government Shutdowns Come With Economic, Productivity Costs
The costly truth about US government shutdowns: They don’t save taxpayers a dime.
www.bloomberg.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM
The costly truth about US government shutdowns: They don’t save taxpayers a dime
If anyone ever wants to get serious about preventing government shutdowns, stop fucking paying Congress when they can’t do their jobs and fund the government.
December 20, 2024 at 4:35 AM
If anyone ever wants to get serious about preventing government shutdowns, stop fucking paying Congress when they can’t do their jobs and fund the government.
Look at the bright side, government shutdowns improve the weather.
October 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Look at the bright side, government shutdowns improve the weather.
Federal workers shouldn’t be punished for government shutdowns they didn’t cause. I met TSA officers in Phoenix who worked without pay and now face damaged credit scores. My new bill protects their credit history so shutdowns don’t cause them more financial strain.
May 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Federal workers shouldn’t be punished for government shutdowns they didn’t cause. I met TSA officers in Phoenix who worked without pay and now face damaged credit scores. My new bill protects their credit history so shutdowns don’t cause them more financial strain.
BREAKING: Senators unanimously approve a resolution to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns.
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns
Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns. Lawmakers said the measure approved Thursday would discourage future funding standoffs after a series of record-breaking shutdowns.
bit.ly
May 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING: Senators unanimously approve a resolution to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns.
🛰️ Russian Forces Halt Assaults Due to Starlink Shutdowns
Russian war correspondents also confirm that Starlink shutdowns create a technological lag for Russian forces, reducing their speed in making and executing decisions on the front.
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theukrainianreview.info/russian-forc...
Russian war correspondents also confirm that Starlink shutdowns create a technological lag for Russian forces, reducing their speed in making and executing decisions on the front.
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theukrainianreview.info/russian-forc...
Russian Forces Halt Assaults Due to Starlink Shutdowns
In many front-line sectors, Russian occupiers are forced to pause assault operations due to Starlink terminal shutdowns. Advisor to the Minister of Defen
theukrainianreview.info
February 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
🛰️ Russian Forces Halt Assaults Due to Starlink Shutdowns
Russian war correspondents also confirm that Starlink shutdowns create a technological lag for Russian forces, reducing their speed in making and executing decisions on the front.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/russian-forc...
Russian war correspondents also confirm that Starlink shutdowns create a technological lag for Russian forces, reducing their speed in making and executing decisions on the front.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/russian-forc...
And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.
October 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.
📈 Gasoline prices in Russia hit all-time highs due to attacks on refineries — Russian media
Fuel production down 10% due to unprepared reserves and unscheduled shutdowns.
Fuel production down 10% due to unprepared reserves and unscheduled shutdowns.
August 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
📈 Gasoline prices in Russia hit all-time highs due to attacks on refineries — Russian media
Fuel production down 10% due to unprepared reserves and unscheduled shutdowns.
Fuel production down 10% due to unprepared reserves and unscheduled shutdowns.
I’ve been writing a counter narrative of shutdowns that has me revisiting media from that time. And let me tell you, the only other option was everybody die. So yeah.
it’s pretty obvious that a lot of people remember that COVID lockdowns were unpleasant and from there just extrapolate that they were therefore bad policy
August 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I’ve been writing a counter narrative of shutdowns that has me revisiting media from that time. And let me tell you, the only other option was everybody die. So yeah.
On Shutdowns, Get the Wording Right and Other Thoughts talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/on-sh...
On Shutdowns, Get the Wording Right and Other Thoughts
I was very pleased to see that Ezra Klein has joined the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
On Shutdowns, Get the Wording Right and Other Thoughts talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/on-sh...
‼️ In July, Russia set a new anti-record with 1,470 internet shutdowns in a single month.
July 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
‼️ In July, Russia set a new anti-record with 1,470 internet shutdowns in a single month.
Zelenskyy:
Internet shutdowns in Russia are needed to avoid massive riots.Foremost,because of large general mobilization in Russia.Mobilizing people from central cities,including Moscow&St Petersburg
Comment from me:that's exactly what I've been saying since the first days of Internet shutdowns in🇷🇺
Internet shutdowns in Russia are needed to avoid massive riots.Foremost,because of large general mobilization in Russia.Mobilizing people from central cities,including Moscow&St Petersburg
Comment from me:that's exactly what I've been saying since the first days of Internet shutdowns in🇷🇺
April 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Zelenskyy:
Internet shutdowns in Russia are needed to avoid massive riots.Foremost,because of large general mobilization in Russia.Mobilizing people from central cities,including Moscow&St Petersburg
Comment from me:that's exactly what I've been saying since the first days of Internet shutdowns in🇷🇺
Internet shutdowns in Russia are needed to avoid massive riots.Foremost,because of large general mobilization in Russia.Mobilizing people from central cities,including Moscow&St Petersburg
Comment from me:that's exactly what I've been saying since the first days of Internet shutdowns in🇷🇺
President Musk is about to learn who gets the blame for government shutdowns.
December 20, 2024 at 12:49 AM
President Musk is about to learn who gets the blame for government shutdowns.
I was bored during the shutdowns so I got my Master’s.
December 15, 2024 at 2:14 AM
I was bored during the shutdowns so I got my Master’s.
There were no government shutdowns when Joe Biden was President.
The orange felon now owns the first and second longest government shutdowns in US history because he doesn’t give a single flying fuck whether or not people suffer or starve or lose everything or die.
The orange felon now owns the first and second longest government shutdowns in US history because he doesn’t give a single flying fuck whether or not people suffer or starve or lose everything or die.
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
There were no government shutdowns when Joe Biden was President.
The orange felon now owns the first and second longest government shutdowns in US history because he doesn’t give a single flying fuck whether or not people suffer or starve or lose everything or die.
The orange felon now owns the first and second longest government shutdowns in US history because he doesn’t give a single flying fuck whether or not people suffer or starve or lose everything or die.
The last 3 shutdowns were all under Trump/GOP control. The GOP can’t govern, and America knows it.
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The last 3 shutdowns were all under Trump/GOP control. The GOP can’t govern, and America knows it.
Wow: DHS says ICE officers were NOT wearing body cameras when an agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado in Houston, "due to back-to-back Democrat shutdowns."
www.chron.com/news/houston...
www.chron.com/news/houston...
ICE confirms agents had no body cams during fatal Houston shooting
A DHS spokesperson blamed the lack of cameras on "back-to-back Democrat shutdowns."
www.chron.com
July 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Wow: DHS says ICE officers were NOT wearing body cameras when an agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado in Houston, "due to back-to-back Democrat shutdowns."
www.chron.com/news/houston...
www.chron.com/news/houston...
⚡️ Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.
Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.
kyivindependent.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
⚡️ Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.