The Playground Turf War

There's a playground turf war going on up in Washington. Like five year old boys...no one ants to give an inch. We have a President who leads with a "my way or the highway' mentality...who thrives on the drama...the chaos ans, as the leader of one gang - thrives on the power. We have the other gang holding tight to their colors. It's Michael Jackson's "Bad" video all reinvented.

This week, as HR Manager, I have gone into negotiations over healthcare premiums - it's not pretty because of the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare). We were getting a minor rate increase - YAY - then we saw the ACA fees & taxes tacked on to each individual enrolled. These are the taxes and fees that the working folks - those who have healthcare available through their employer, have to pay to fund the individuals that need subsidy under the Marketplace. That's a difference between 3% and 14% on a pay check. We all get healthcare, right? NO...we will all have access to healthcare but it's not free nor is it affordable for everyone....but it's the law now that you have to have it whether you can afford it or not.

And while I'm on a rant....this whole mess has caused the government shutdown. This week I have issued separation letters to many employees...and was given a new list today with almost 50 names. I work for a DoD contractor...the government is closed so contracts aren't getting renewed or issued. This is a death roll to American small businesses and no one seems to be ready to sit down and talk like adults.  The Republicans won't change their stance..the Democrats won't change theirs ...and  - although they (Republicans) have made attempts to send pieces of the budget up for approval the Democrats and Obama have refused to pass them. It's all or nothing.

Right now I am frustrated and gravely disappointed in out Country's lack of leadership. No one...not ONE Party will stand for the people. Put the damn thing to the vote of the people...just because someone was voted in office doesn't mean they have cart blanc to make decisions for the whole country. Let's let the hundreds of thousands out of jobs and pay right now take a vote.

I always refrain from voicing my political feelings but after the damn day I have had and looking at the lives I will change next week...I'm just beyond pissed. Venting and getting it out of my head!

I will not argue with you over my thoughts so please don't even try to engage me.... it will be ugly.

Peace!