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Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,463 posts)
8. I have a question;
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 11:06 PM
Dec 2012

or a few actually,
has the deal been announced?
has the deal been approved?
has the deal been shown to anyone yet?

What we have here is speculation. Pure and simple. Nothing upon which to base a decision. We DON'T KNOW anything.

It is the DUMBEST thing I have ever seen a president do. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #1
I'll hold my judgement on that until we see where this goes. Matariki Dec 2012 #3
I've made the calls and sent the emails RomneyLies Dec 2012 #6
After all the posts you made over the years trusting him... jberryhill Dec 2012 #5
I started supporting Barack Obama for elected office on October 2, 2002. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #14
How did you survive the last round of "Obama is cutting SS" jberryhill Dec 2012 #19
I simply disbelieved he would ever do it. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #21
You were wrong? jberryhill Dec 2012 #24
The chained CPI will result in ~$3000 less per year per senior within the next ten years RomneyLies Dec 2012 #27
So, you are going to go off your meds jberryhill Dec 2012 #32
Can always go back on if there's no cuts RomneyLies Dec 2012 #37
A few of the people my diabetic website have plethoro Dec 2012 #34
I don't look at my choice as suicide. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #35
I understand. I will be doing the same with my medications. I have had plethoro Dec 2012 #52
Now is when we need to make our voices heard. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #36
You have no idea how frugal you have to be to live on Social Security in some areas of the country JDPriestly Dec 2012 #53
Funny, I've used the term "head fake" several times in reference to Obama Fumesucker Dec 2012 #62
Upon reflection RomneyLies Dec 2012 #63
Are these the same ones who had him tied with Romney? jberryhill Dec 2012 #2
No they aren't. villager Dec 2012 #4
Meaning what? Matariki Dec 2012 #9
I get my news from when something actually happens. Whisp Dec 2012 #15
Hey, butt out, this thread is about me jberryhill Dec 2012 #20
I must have wandered into a private room. Whisp Dec 2012 #23
Knock first! Jesus jberryhill Dec 2012 #26
Is this thread about me? jberryhill Dec 2012 #16
Where do you stand on these other issues, jberryhill? JDPriestly Dec 2012 #54
The President needs to be reminded of what Eisenhower said... liberal N proud Dec 2012 #7
I have a question; Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #8
1. No; 2. No; 3. No jberryhill Dec 2012 #12
Which is why it's time for action Matariki Dec 2012 #13
And exactly when do you think we huddled masses will be informed? Better safe than sorry, IMHO. libdem4life Dec 2012 #17
I'm saying we (or you) Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #45
Why does it matter? We know how their pointed little brains work...and seldom out in public. libdem4life Dec 2012 #47
The press is announcing that Obama proposed cuts to Social Security colas. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #55
So everybody go sign up with the AARP...they are kicking butt and taking names...the Senior's PAC libdem4life Dec 2012 #10
Give me a break already. RoccoR5955 Dec 2012 #25
Well, isn't that just peachy. Who the hell cares? Can you give us another PAC that stands for libdem4life Dec 2012 #33
Good for you. RoccoR5955 Dec 2012 #61
Cut the shill crap...we take the good with the bad and I can join the part that works for me. libdem4life Dec 2012 #64
Right, and the NRA RoccoR5955 Dec 2012 #65
How exactly does the NRA translate into sending emails for SS and Medicare? But thanks libdem4life Dec 2012 #66
It will end the Dem party if Obama/Dems cut SS... TheProgressive Dec 2012 #11
We've seen the rush to judgement before. MjolnirTime Dec 2012 #18
I remember a certain time when I trusted the Dems to do the right thing Matariki Dec 2012 #39
I've made calls emailed and even sent out two snail mails today Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #22
+1 Matariki Dec 2012 #40
Me too tazkcmo Dec 2012 #60
Just curious, but why should we believe anything the MSM says after their behavior during the.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #28
I'll take that as one vote for "we only believe the news when it suits us" Matariki Dec 2012 #49
How about you take it as one vote toward not trusting the MSM for the last five decades?.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #50
No, I comprehend denial just fine Matariki Dec 2012 #57
He could take a lesson from Rush Limbaugh "We don't compromise, We won" n/t doc03 Dec 2012 #29
kr. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #30
I'll reserve judgement until the WH announces their capitulation. Old and In the Way Dec 2012 #31
They already did. They leaked the details of the offer democrattotheend Dec 2012 #38
I'm really hoping you're right about this. Matariki Dec 2012 #41
Yes, changes in SS are needed: eliminate the cap question everything Dec 2012 #42
Oh jezus, don't you hate that. Matariki Dec 2012 #48
"These are not the droids that you're looking for" MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #43
Just remember: When Bush did it was BAD. When Mypresident does it is is GOOD. MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #44
We're not much better than the Repubs. dawg Dec 2012 #46
There's an exercise you can do underthematrix Dec 2012 #51
I wouldn't call denial 'critical thinking' Matariki Dec 2012 #56
And how many have discussed the RESULTS? sofa king Dec 2012 #58
I sincerely hope so. Matariki Dec 2012 #59
Well, that was it. sofa king Dec 2012 #68
Actually, it's good, politically- it gives the impression that he is compromising on actual cecilfirefox Dec 2012 #67
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