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In reply to the discussion: President Obama, Democrats need to disavow the rumored offer. [View all]LeftInTX
(25,150 posts)71. The media is all over this. So I think its true
And Boehner rejected the offer. So, it will go lower. I'm bummed.
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So your ok with having Social Security cut because he can't stand up to those on the other
teddy51
Dec 2012
#5
"rumors" being reported by the washington post, among other reputable sources. but they're
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#24
if you're concerned about rumors take it up with the wapo, etc. ezra klein, paul krugman also
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#50
I feel the same way. How can the same man who can shed tears over children then
forestpath
Dec 2012
#9
He is hurting vulnerable people who have little. No wonder you can't defend him.
forestpath
Dec 2012
#17
5% cuts for *all* social programs that have colas, + regressive tax increases on the lower &
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#29
more people will die from benefit cuts than died in the shooting in connecticut.
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#34
do you know how many people on social security support or contribute to support of children &
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#41
so far the rumor is being reported by the wa po, la times, reuters, marketwatch,
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#39
Bingo! He is a DINO. Can't believe people are actually defending this!
In Truth We Trust
Dec 2012
#65
If he tried to disavow all the rumors floating around, he'd never get anything else done
Hekate
Dec 2012
#51
Yes it should be off limits. And why should Democrats feel obligated to match long overdue revenue
Overseas
Dec 2012
#60