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In reply to the discussion: Mr. President: STAND YOUR GROUND... [View all]doc03
(35,325 posts)31. I saw Senator Claire McCaskill on TV just a few minutes ago
suggesting means testing of Medicare. Why are Democrats coming up with compromises while the Republicans are going the other way? WE WON THE ELECTION They already means test SS, if you have a total income including SS, pension and/or IRA of just $34000 for a couple or $25000 for a single the additional income is taxed along with your SS. I have to pay a higher income tax rate than the 1% does on that additional income. Now they talk means testing Medicare will that mean those of us that went on strike and sacrificed for a good pension or worked our ass off to save for retirement will be penalized again?
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How pathetic, when we are reduced to begging a Democratic President not to HARM the poor.
woo me with science
Nov 2012
#5
"Any politician who tells the American people there aren't going to be any sacrifices for everybody
ProSense
Nov 2012
#11
I agree 100% with your video- so I'm assuming you didn't watch it before posting it.
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#27
It is pathetic. And, how many of us have to beg him before the White House will even hear us?
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#21
If he hadn't established a reputation for caving, your Photoshop would have more credibility.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#22
Look: President Obama just doesn't give that much of a shit about Medicare/Medicaid in...
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#26
If he intended to stand his ground, he could easily tell us so right now.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#35