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applegrove

(118,713 posts) Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:04 PM Jan 2019

Air traffic controllers calling in sick so they can make money somewhere else.

Unions now warning shutdown is putting airports at risk. AC360. CNN.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/23/us/shutdown-airports-security.html?action=click&module=Top Stories&pgtype=Homepage

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Air traffic controllers calling in sick so they can make money somewhere else. (Original Post) applegrove Jan 2019 OP

And I also understand that some ATCs leftieNanner Jan 2019 #1

A tragedy is going to happen. The GOP won't do anything on assault rifles. applegrove Jan 2019 #2

I hope not, but you are probably right leftieNanner Jan 2019 #4

I meant that the GOP is not anti-trauma which is obvious from their applegrove Jan 2019 #5

we are in a vulnerable bdamomma Jan 2019 #7

It's not like they can apply for food stamps right now htuttle Jan 2019 #3

The Coast guard is next mercuryblues Jan 2019 #6

horrible bdamomma Jan 2019 #8

I smell an airliner collision coming soon. roamer65 Jan 2019 #9

leftieNanner

(15,135 posts)

1. And I also understand that some ATCs

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:06 PM

Jan 2019

are doing an Uber shift after they get off at the airport. What a cool idea - sleep deprived and anxious Air Traffic Controllers. What could possibly go wrong??

Open the government MF Mitch and Donald!

applegrove

(118,713 posts)

2. A tragedy is going to happen. The GOP won't do anything on assault rifles.

Reply to leftieNanner (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:09 PM

Jan 2019

So they are not opposed to trauma it seems.

leftieNanner

(15,135 posts)

4. I hope not, but you are probably right

Reply to applegrove (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:11 PM

Jan 2019

either an accident, or some kind of attack because the FBI and Homeland Security are not funded.

applegrove

(118,713 posts)

5. I meant that the GOP is not anti-trauma which is obvious from their

Reply to leftieNanner (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:14 PM

Jan 2019

gun control stance. Sorry I was not clear. I changed 'then' to 'the'. The GOP risk management is something to behold.

bdamomma

(63,893 posts)

7. we are in a vulnerable

Reply to leftieNanner (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:36 PM

Jan 2019

state right now.

htuttle

(23,738 posts)

3. It's not like they can apply for food stamps right now

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:11 PM

Jan 2019

Living paycheck to paycheck means you can't miss one. Definitely not two.

mercuryblues

(14,536 posts)

6. The Coast guard is next

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:34 PM

Jan 2019

I know of a few that are looking for temp jobs to pay the bills. A massive sick out is heading their way. I heard Marie Antionette AKA Lara Trump pretty much tell them to suck it up.

bdamomma

(63,893 posts)

8. horrible

Reply to mercuryblues (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:37 PM

Jan 2019

nt.

roamer65

(36,745 posts)

9. I smell an airliner collision coming soon.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2019, 09:40 PM

Jan 2019

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