You would have thought that by now Chuy would have had this Washington situation pretty much figured out.  Well, Chuy doesn’t have a clue.

At this point in the shutdown I have seen no ill effects of such actions.  I have seen no fewer or no more panhandlers on the streets so don’t guess govt employees are that desperate yet.  There have been no fewer people at the grocery store so can’t see any effects there.  I’m just not sure what to think.  Some of our investments lost a bit of money, others made some, so we aren’t any nearer to the poor house.  I know that those who are directly affected are probably a bit anxious and I can empathise.  I think maybe they will be paid for the lost time but not sure.  Odd situation for sure.

Maybe the “government”, meaning the two houses of Congress and the Pres should get together and pass a bill that puts everyone back to work but does not provide pay for themselves until this mess is on the right track.  That might provide some impetus for getting a handle on the problems of the country.

I have never been in favor of a committee doing anything because they rarely can.  Too much of the individual members’ personalities usually come into play.  However, maybe a blue ribbon committee set up could identify and make recommendations that would help get us back on track.  Here is how I would set up the committee.  I would ask a few very, very rich people to serve.  Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates.  We would need some people from Wall Street, but not too many.  We would need some wage earners and some small business owners.  We would need a few teachers, one economist, one lawyer, one accountant, two farmers or ranchers and a drilling superintendent.  No more than 24 members.  These members have to be split between male and female.  Have to have equity.  This group of individuals would be paid $ 120 k per year and all expenses incurred in connection with attending the meetings.  None of them would have to pay any income taxes for life, and would be provided insurance for themselves and their families.  There would be no limit to their term on the committee.  They would be charged with the duty of coming up with ways to save our country money, put people back to work and to make sure the country is protected.

OH, Im sorry, I think I just described something that we are already supposed to have.

IT IS CALLED CONGRESS.