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In reply to the discussion: True Democrats don't work to slash Social Security. They don't. Not Ever. [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Implying that a whole lot of DUers are too stupid to be able to think for themselves?
No democrat better touch SS in this country, and if the Dem Party gets on board after the election and does so, it will be the end of the Party. I guess you don't live here so you are not familiar with just how volatile a subject this is.
Democrats should never even consider any kind of 'compromise' or 'bi-partisanship' or even think of remaining silent when Republicans lie about SS. Every American understands SS so there is no way to fool them or to make unclear remarks and not expect a virtual uprising or at least a demand for clarification. There is NO ONE in this country who does not know someone among their friends and family who rely on SS.
We, here in the US, were opposed to the 'tax holiday', and opposed to those two years with no cost of living raise. That was a cut. For seniors and the disabled that showed them how vigilant they must be even with Democrats.
So you can trash DUers all you want. Even if no one here on DU ever said a word about it, this is one topic no one will remain silent about and it is a topic that is discussed in this country every day in every family.
Anyone who is a 'true Democrat' therefore, will not allow this party to go down the path, which they started doing by cutting the cost of living raise, of touching SS.
Even Bush with all his arrogance, found that out.