Fake news. I’ve a near 30 year military career and have seen multiple so-called “shutdowns”. I never recall not being paid on time.
The “Feed and Forage Act” of 1861 is still a valid US law and can be used for the payment of troops if there is no budget.
I remember it being used while I was in the Army during the Cold War:
“The Feed and Forage Act of 1861 is legislation passed by the United States Congress that allows the Military Departments to incur obligations in excess of available appropriations for clothing, subsistence, fuel, quarters, transportation and medical supplies. This provision is codified in Section 3732 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. § 11). It also authorizes incurring deficiencies for costs of additional members of the Armed Forces on active duty-beyond the number for which funds are currently provided in DoD appropriations (Title 10 U.S.C.).” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed_and_Forage_Act
The Democrats really mean shut down this time.
They really mean it.
They really, really, really mean it.
Did I say really?