Here's what so many locals on "many sides" of the political spectrum haven't factored . . .

OBVIOUSLY, THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN DRAGS DOWN OTHER KANSAS CITY BIZ IN A COWTOWN WITH SO MANY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES!!!

Proof and a more realistic view of the local economy . . .

Notice more biz closings this week . . . Smaller crowds around sporting events and bars . . . Fewer home sales . . . Despite debates over data . . . Ask around and jobs that pay a living wage are scarce for the vast majority of locals looking for work.

This report offers a peek at harsh times that should be apparent to anybody who looks outside their window:

Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown — including 30,000 in the Kansas City area. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.

Related . . . And a bit of big picture news from both sides . . .

The ongoing government shutdown is hitting thousands of federal workers on Friday.

The government shutdown hit Day 24 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend. Follow live updates here.

A Washington, DC-area food bank serving federal workers impacted by the government shutdown ran out of items on Friday morning.