Hypocrisy, thy name is DEMOCRAT

Damocles said:
Well, like "88" means "heil hitler", "1919" means "SS"... or "Schutzstaffel"...
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Bingo.

A "1919" tattoo can carry different meanings depending on context, but its most notorious interpretation in modern tattoo culture, particularly among far-right and neo-Nazi groups, is as a coded reference to the Schutzstaffel (SS), the paramilitary organization central to the Nazi regime's atrocities.

The number breaks down numerically: "S" is the 19th letter of the alphabet, so 1919 symbolizes "SS."

This usage emerged in white supremacist circles as a subtle way to signal affiliation without overt symbols like swastikas, often appearing in tattoos alongside other numeric codes (e.g., 88 for "HH," shorthand for "Heil Hitler").

Why this interpretation?
  • Historical Tie-In: The SS was formally established in 1925, but neo-Nazis retroactively link "1919" to the founding of the German Workers' Party (DAP)—the precursor to the Nazi Party—on January 5, 1919, in Munich. This date marks the ideological roots of Nazism, making 1919 a dog whistle for extremists celebrating that origin.
  • Prevalence in Hate Symbol Databases: Organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) classify 1919 as a white supremacist numeric code, frequently inked on arms, knuckles, or necks to evade scrutiny. It's documented in prison tattoos, gang affiliations (e.g., Aryan Brotherhood variants), and online far-right forums.
  • Recent Examples: In October 2025, Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner faced backlash for a visible "1919" tattoo on his bicep during a public apology video. While his campaign claimed it commemorates the 1919 founding of the Appalachian Mountain Club's White Mountain Trail Crew, critics highlighted its SS connotation—especially amid scrutiny of another tattoo resembling the SS "Totenkopf" (death's head) skull. Skeptics dismissed the explanation as implausible, citing the rarity of such a specific date outside extremist contexts.
 
We need to call for a Constitutional Convention and create some Amendments.

1. Amend the Constitution so that if government shuts down the Senators, Congressmen, and the President and their staffers are the first paychecks to stop.
2. A strict balanced budget Amendment.
 
Damocles said:
We need to call for a Constitutional Convention and create some Amendments.

1. Amend the Constitution so that if government shuts down the Senators, Congressmen, and the President and their staffers are the first paychecks to stop.
2. A strict balanced budget Amendment.
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Your second proposal would likely solve a lot of issues completely.

A third proposal - Congressional term limits - would seal the deal, I believe.

But I can't see Congress critters voting themselves into the real world, and we'd need to reela the 27th Amendment to make option 1 official.

During a government shutdown, Congressional and Senatorial staffers' pay depends on their role and whether they are deemed "essential" or "non-essential":
  • Essential Staffers: Staffers performing essential functions, such as those supporting national security, public safety, or critical legislative duties, are typically required to work and are paid during the shutdown. However, their paychecks may be delayed until the government reopens, as seen in past shutdowns like 2013 and 2018-2019.
  • Non-Essential Staffers: Staffers not deemed essential are usually furloughed, meaning they are temporarily laid off without pay for the duration of the shutdown. They are generally not allowed to work, even voluntarily, due to the Anti-Deficiency Act, which prohibits unauthorized work. However, Congress has historically passed legislation to provide back pay for furloughed federal employees, including staffers, once the shutdown ends. For example, after the 2018-2019 shutdown, Congress approved back pay for federal workers.
  • Congressional Discretion: Members of Congress and Senators have some discretion in determining which staffers are essential, which can lead to variations. Leadership offices and certain committee staff may continue working to support minimal legislative functions.
  • Members of Congress: Notably, members of Congress themselves continue to receive their salaries during a shutdown, as their pay is protected under the 27th Amendment and not subject to furlough.
 
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