The chickens and Minnie the barn cat had their afternoon meeting to discuss the Sequester, and how it will affect them and the farm. The gray chicken says there will be less corn and no water for most of the day, and that the coop will be sold to a religous order in Costa Rica. Strut says that is all a lie, and that nothing will change except that the farm will be leaner and more efficient and responsible. Minnie, weary of the debate, went to sleep. The debate resumes today at the afternoon meeting. Details at 4, and then again, at 6, and then, again every minute until Sunday noon. If you would like the latest news of the sequester, send $5 to feel frustrated, angry and confused, and we will update you every minute of every hour until death or political agreement, whichever comes first.