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In reply to the discussion: Know the FACTS: Simpson-Bowles only calls for tiny cuts to Social Security [View all]SheilaT
(23,156 posts)137. The four million jobs that were lost in the first
year or so of Obama's administration have all been added back, according to a quick Google search.
Plus, did you notice that unemployment is now under 8%?
And why is the stock market so high if no one is buying stock?
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MannyGoldstein
Oct 2012
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I'd say two dozen *at most* are peddling and/or buying into the bullshit...
WorseBeforeBetter
Oct 2012
#104
I heard it from President Obama in a clip on the TV, you believe what you want.
A Simple Game
Oct 2012
#124
you need to cut and paste the faces of the elderly and put that on the can with a saying something
leftyohiolib
Oct 2012
#57
"the administration will not accept an approach that slashes benefits for future generations."
ProSense
Oct 2012
#20
Yes...it's working for those it serves....and the devil is in those details and weeds
KoKo
Oct 2012
#108
"Buy Low and Sell High" but, how many of those getting in do their research on markets
KoKo
Oct 2012
#109
Your example works great if the country's economy is growing enough, but it no longer is.
jtuck004
Oct 2012
#125
People who've lost jobs or houses were underwater, with unemployed kids are withdrawing
KoKo
Oct 2012
#76
Actually if it were not for immigration the US population would be stable or shrinking
Fumesucker
Oct 2012
#90
The Reason that I support Obama is that I think he allowed the Banksters to Reign
KoKo
Oct 2012
#112
Older Americans are currently underrepresented in that socioeconomic group
MannyGoldstein
Oct 2012
#23
I live in an inner city area and see a small, but growing number of elderly women among the homeless
JDPriestly
Oct 2012
#44
We need to flip the argument around... raising the cap on SS taxes won't be very much...
reformist2
Oct 2012
#15
Clinton said it to Ryan the other day, Obama is ready to deal on SS and other entitlements!
Dustlawyer
Oct 2012
#29
Maybe that's the best wording he could get a large group of Senators to agree to. nt
MannyGoldstein
Oct 2012
#61
You're seeing a letter signed by many people who are running for reelection.
uberblonde
Oct 2012
#131
I hope you are right! There is a lot of money in play and Clinton did say it. They will not stop
Dustlawyer
Oct 2012
#165
If we just learn to adjust our wages, using the Hedonic Index, the way they adjust the CPI....
Fuddnik
Oct 2012
#30
K&R. Kids. Think of it. Your generation gets to return to the real conservative, traditional
JDPriestly
Oct 2012
#39
Productivity increases over last 3 decades show avg wage should be approx. 90k$$ A YEAR..........
kooljerk666
Oct 2012
#63
The decimation of working class wages is the major problem with the whole economy!
LongTomH
Oct 2012
#67
Know the facts: Simpson-Bowles does not include Soc. Sec. as part of its deficit reduction plan
frazzled
Oct 2012
#51
No, he's blaming Dems for inadequate defense against what Repukes are doing n/t
eridani
Oct 2012
#161
Here it comes ... absolutely, definitely any second now .... wait for it ... wait for it ...
JoePhilly
Oct 2012
#72
Yes, the part about SS not being included in the hypothetical computations.
AtomicKitten
Oct 2012
#89
Thankfully all I have heard from the Pres. is that he wants to strenghtnen SS.
raouldukelives
Oct 2012
#64
I'll dedicate my life to making the name of the President responsible the
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2012
#79
Yep and with gas approaching $5 a gallon, we won't miss those little cuts at all.
Cleita
Oct 2012
#98
The commission's plan calls for a 22% lifetime cut for middle-income earners
MannyGoldstein
Oct 2012
#113
Just like our "leadership" to call SS and Medicare "entitlements" 4 weeks from the election
Doctor_J
Oct 2012
#171