[Wissa]

Well I would't put it that way of course. That's an insulting characterization of what I said and meant.

Of course you wouldn't put it that way. But don't try to deny that you said you anticipate profiting in the long run from seeing competitors driven out of business. Implied is that the longer the shutdown goes on, the less competitors will survive.

The effect on the economy looks to me to be caused more by government action than by a natural event, like a flood or drought or hurricane. I suppose though there are times that a government over-reaction could reach the levels of being a disaster. It's pointless to express your anger to a hurricane. If the government actions cause the damage to be a lot worse, it makes sense to be vocal in expressing your disapproval with those actions of the government.

[DouglasKC]

Of course you wouldn't put it that way. But don't try to deny that you said you anticipate profiting in the long run from seeing competitors driven out of business. Implied is that the longer the shutdown goes on, the less competitors will survive.

What would your reaction be? Shutdown the entire company out of sympathy for our competitors? Don't make plans to come out stronger? Don't forecast the impact on the market? That's all that's happening despite you wanting to make it an evil thing.