National Day of Mourning???

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited December 2006 in The Clubhouse
OK, a former Prez is dead. But why should federal employees get an extra day off on Tuesday, January 2nd because of it? What are they suppose to do -- weep all day?

What about non-federal workers -- do they get an extra paid day off, too? No mail delivery? Who's paying the bill for this?

If Doro dies, do Polk Forum members get a day off to mourn? Hell, no! It ain't fair, I tell ya.

Geez.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2006
    I'm happy about it! The stock market is closed, so I don't have to work. 4-day weekend woohoo!
    Never Forget
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited December 2006
    Fair ? ... LOL ... Who told you life was gonna be fair ...

    Paying for it ? ... Smile when you ask that ...
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    I'm a bit confused. Are you upset because you don't get a day off with pay, or you think your tax dollars are being misused? :confused:

    It's a sign of respect--notwithstanding the fact that DC (which borders on it daily, I know, I work there) would be traffic gridlocked from street closures.

    They get January 15th off as well. Same reason: respect.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    I'm a bit confused. Are you upset because you don't get a day off with pay, or you think your tax dollars are being misused? :confused:

    Both, although I wouldn't use the word, "upset." Just an observation.

    I'd love to get paid to mourn like all the other federal employees.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited December 2006
    If Doro dies, do Polk Forum members get a day off to mourn? Hell, no! It ain't fair, I tell ya.

    Sure Doro appreciates that,big guy!:p
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    I'd love to get paid to mourn like all the other federal employees.

    Here you go: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ ;)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Here you go: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ ;)

    Do these jobs require a background check? If so, I think I'll have to remain self-employed. ;)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited December 2006
    We're talking about the former President of the United States here. A day of mourning to show respect is the least we could do.
    Carl

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    schwarcw wrote:
    We're talking about the former President of the United States here. A day of mourning to show respect is the least we could do.

    Really now, what will the American people do on Tuesday? I doubt very seriously most of us will be "respecting" the dead president.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
    schwarcw wrote:
    We're talking about the former President of the United States here. A day of mourning to show respect is the least we could do.
    Absoulutely...regardless of politics a former United States President, who many believe to be the most important and influential individual in the World while they are in office, deseves a certain amount of respect when passing. It doesn't happen often and a day of no government business is a small price to pay as a nation. Any company is free to do the same if they choose.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2006
    Im with Shack. Its not necessarily about the person but rather respect for the office.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2006
    Doro's gone?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2006
    Not yet. Ask me again after CES.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited December 2006
    I totally agree with Early 100%. Its a bit ridiculous. The same system that governs our slaveship corporate America.
    I am busting my **** on overtime for what we call, year end. The last chance for CEO's and higher ups to pocket as much as they can for the year. Meanwhile they get two weeks off.
    Thats all - i feel better.:rolleyes:
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2006
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited December 2006
    I think thats the GhostBusters car.

    I would also like some Cheese with my wine - Government cheeezzzee!
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2006
    Who ya gonna call?
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
    edited December 2006
    I'm with Early on this one. What a crock of ****. Why not hold all exec. funerals on Saturday's. Give all federal employees off!!! Boy, that would piss them off. I wonder how much we the tax payers are saving now that secret service duty is over? Or is it? Really though, any day that all federal employees are off is the only day the government operates effectively!!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
    Let's forget the flying of the flag at half staff while we are at it. Good grief...think of the amount of time it takes for the guys doing it to get it just right. Might as well forget the funeral and any ceremony. After all....he was JUST the President of the United States. No big deal. :rolleyes:
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2006
    shack wrote:
    It doesn't happen often and a day of no government business is a small price to pay as a nation.

    As a State government employee, I am expected to be at work on Tuesday....geez, more pencil shuffling and paper pushing.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2006
    I think you guys need to chill out a tiny bit. It's just one day. How often does a former president die? Having the day off for Federal employees is probably just a logistics problem, as I assume the funeral happens that day and a lot of federal employees (who work in DC) are expected to attend.

    A friend of mine works for hte DOT and gets the day off. I'm a tad jealous, but... whatcha gonna do.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2006
    A truly great man who in a time of chaos restored a sense of pride to our Nation. Awakening "from a long nightmare", his speech line that he struggled with saying. I will spend some time reflecting on President Ford's life and accomplishments, I find it disturbing he was so against the war in Iraq, his wisdom is now lost to our country.

    I thank the Adminstration for the time, of course, I will also bust some tunes while you effers are toiling. For sure I will get some violin music to accompany you with.

    RT1
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    It's a short time to show respect for one of the greatest "Americans" to live in our lifetime. What he did while in office takes a huge pair and I'll not ever forget it.
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