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burnsei sensei

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55. Add to that a massive cut in Congressional salaries--

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 08:33 AM

Dec 2012

say, to 22,000 dollars a year.
The figure is significant because it is the annual income of the average older American.
The bastards really don't need it!

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COBURN: Medicare and Social Security ‘Are Things We Don’t Absolutely Need’ [View all] Segami Dec 2012 OP

they really are not even trying to pretend anymore, are they? niyad Dec 2012 #1

The closer we inch towards December 31st, the greater the fear-mongering howls become. Segami Dec 2012 #3

They are enemies of the State and should be treated as such. Coburn is plethoro Dec 2012 #26

+1 freshwest Dec 2012 #27

Let's get rid of his health care lbrtbell Dec 2012 #2

+100 BINGO! RC Dec 2012 #5

Double BINGO!!! kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #51

Add to that a massive cut in Congressional salaries-- burnsei sensei Dec 2012 #55

I wholeheartedly agree! City Lights Dec 2012 #71

He's right. Congress doesn't need Medicare or Social Security. nt patrice Dec 2012 #4

I'm not sure we need congress, either. I'd rather use a system of democratically elected volunteer HiPointDem Dec 2012 #12

LOLOL!! Segami Dec 2012 #13

they sure couldn't do any worse nt newfie11 Dec 2012 #60

Yes,, Coburn doesn't need it so it isn't necessary - Out of touch! n/t socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #29

How about if we get rid of a few wars & congressional salaries LeftInTX Dec 2012 #6

Don't forget those redundant foreign bases. Warpy Dec 2012 #7

I wish Obama would propose a salary cut for House & Senate Ghost of Tom Joad Dec 2012 #52

Who's this "we", kemosabe? TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #8

He's referring to the 47%......you know, the moochers! Segami Dec 2012 #9

Yeah, the moochers who have paid into both these programs all their working lives. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #16

They will be on the streets with pitchforks. This would be the last straw. plethoro Dec 2012 #24

all the assorted, poorly-written real life villains eShirl Dec 2012 #38

Coburn you fucking jerk. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #10

The corporations and rich have historic low tax rates so we HAVE to cut programs people need. ErikJ Dec 2012 #11

Says the man who's health and retirement is guaranteed! n/t Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #14

+99999 eShirl Dec 2012 #36

He is such a liar. And I did not hear George Stephanopoulus interrupt him when sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #15

Get the sales Dept. out of the news room and then you will have real journalists again! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #18

I'm with you 100%!Lies and more lies and the press let's them go on and on!Coburn is a big fat liar. The Wielding Truth Dec 2012 #22

I guess we should stop paying for congress healthcare and pension. Third Doctor Dec 2012 #17

Senator Coburn is a Medical Doctor. Segami Dec 2012 #19

Yes, and a medical doctor in violation of the burnsei sensei Dec 2012 #56

K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #20

Did you intend to say " what America would LOOK like if those programs disappeared? Segami Dec 2012 #23

Exactly, I did intend to say "what America would look like if those programs disappeared." ReRe Dec 2012 #42

Thats entirely up to you should you decide to correct it or leave it as is. Segami Dec 2012 #43

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #21

Okay so what are thing we "absolutely need" Sen Coburn? AllyCat Dec 2012 #25

Ooo!! I know this one! eShirl Dec 2012 #37

Weren't the Republicans trying to attack Obama on the false claim he took 700 billion from Medicare RyanThomas Dec 2012 #28

Ha! ;-) ReRe Dec 2012 #44

It is way past due that the pensions and healthcare that congress gets when they leave office be still_one Dec 2012 #30

And drug tested if they want to continue receiving their welfare government cheque. Segami Dec 2012 #32

We have it on tape. Clip it. Repeat it. aquart Dec 2012 #31

You know you're a #bananaRepublican when you claim Social Security isn't "necessary. aquart Dec 2012 #33

I'm writing that down... ReRe Dec 2012 #45

$700 billion a year for unwinnable stalemates vs. medicare and social security for all. Initech Dec 2012 #34

He said WHAT??? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2012 #35

What Does Coburn Mean DallasNE Dec 2012 #39

They send him out there because he's pretty.... ReRe Dec 2012 #47

Those Who Voted to Hide Plethoro #21 Comment LarryNM Dec 2012 #40

take it to Meta-discussion forum eShirl Dec 2012 #41

wow - 1% WhackJob Greedhead (R) Berlum Dec 2012 #46

Hey Tom. The Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force will all be bankrupt June 30. Scuba Dec 2012 #48

Our "moderates" will be pushing for this in a few years RandiFan1290 Dec 2012 #49

Those fake "moderates" - will be replaced by true progressives Panasonic Dec 2012 #67

coburn and his ilk are something we absolutely don't need. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #50

Sez the doctor who likely made part of his fortune from patients who Skidmore Dec 2012 #53

The Wealthy Doctor, With An Upcoming Congressional Benefits Package. Paladin Dec 2012 #59

Just because this fucker doesn't need them doesn't mean that others don't liberal N proud Dec 2012 #54

"Other states will take the Okies as we continue our efforts to turn this country to dust..." (NT) Heywood J Dec 2012 #57

He doesn't need a federal pension either n/t Rustycup Dec 2012 #58

How about we invest in a bunch of these, instead? 99Forever Dec 2012 #61

they are counting on the sheeples never actually waking up to what is really going on, never niyad Dec 2012 #64

And unfortunately... 99Forever Dec 2012 #65

When will MSM tell the truth? Rustycup Dec 2012 #62

he's one arrogant fuckstick spanone Dec 2012 #63

Fine, we don't need to pay your salary and your benefits are permanently revoked. Panasonic Dec 2012 #66

Meaning we don't need grandma or grandpa? McCamy Taylor Dec 2012 #68

Obama often praises Coburn and says he is his friend, an honest man and all that. Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #69

The question,as always-------- scratcho Dec 2012 #70

Things we don't actually need? How about Senators named Coburn? yellowcanine Dec 2012 #72

Good let's take away his benefits too - he doesn't need it. Let him pay for his own healthcare LynneSin Dec 2012 #73