Government Shut Down

[john999]

If the government defaults and shuts down will work on VA claims stop? Will we even get our checks? The default date is August 2nd 2011. Do they send all non essential workers home from VA? I can't believe these idiots will let that happen. I don't want to get into which side is at fault just informational question.

[broncovet]

Great Post, Pete, and good idea.

About 80% of the things we worry about never happen anyway. And of the 20% that do happen, many of those were not really as bad as anticipated. Finally, of those where "our worst nightmare" becomes a reality, then worrying about them obviously did not have a preventive effect either, so we might just as well enjoy our lives worry free.

[chr49]

The serenity prayer pretty much covers me when dealing with the government.

Pete,

Thank you. I've been feeling my anxiety build over the possible government shut down and needed this one.

I reconnected with the Serenity Prayer in 1992 and it's helped guide me thru many issues in my life since then.

[timetowinarace]

Everyone just stay calm.

Yes, any and all claims adjudication would most likely

slow down - maybe even stop for a brief period of time.

Money will still be deposited or mailed.

Just because there are clouds up above -

don't let them convince you that the sky is falling :-)

Well, there is no guarentee that that we will get paid. That is from Obama.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7373061n&tag=contentMain;contentBody

I dont't beleive we will need to worry but it's best to be aware and prepared.

[COOL BREEZE]

Just more threatening. We have gone through this so many times. We all know what the outcome will be on this. Bottom line-I don't think anyone wants to be held accountable for not paying us.

[evandc]

Don't really see a problem. We keep buying everything from the Chinese & then they loan us some of that money back & it's that simple. Guess I should write my Senator...

[Commander Bob]

We will see what August will bring.

jmho... To those who are worried, try not to distress yourself with imaginings and questions...

C.B.