Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Shutdown Date:   12/14/2018 6:49:57 AM

In reality all that get's shut down is what are termed non-essential functions.  And Hound is wrong about the VA, it is considered an essential function.  Social Security is also considered an essential function so the checks go out as is DHS and the military.  Agencies like BLM, EPA and other non-essential agencies furlough their employees but they always get paid when the shutdown ends....always!  Think about, approximately 2.4M federal employees get furloughed for a few days to weeks of paid vacation because they are "non-essential".  Would be funny if it weren't so sad.

In case you don't believe me here is an article from Time that demonstrates why it's nothing like it gets portrayed in the media.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/actually-shuts-down-during-government-185750868.html