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In reply to the discussion: Lawrence O'Donnell and Robert Greenstein on the FACTS of the Soc Sec CPI [View all]reformist2
(9,841 posts)45. And why is it that with all the various CPIs out there, they always go for the lowest one??? Hmmm???
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Lawrence O'Donnell and Robert Greenstein on the FACTS of the Soc Sec CPI [View all]
grantcart
Dec 2012
OP
The only people who think the CPI overstates inflation are in DC or on Wall Street.
reformist2
Dec 2012
#1
All the "experts" adjust prices down due to technological advancements, but it's a sham.
reformist2
Dec 2012
#43
If you bothered to watch the Video then you would have learned that the proposal (presumably)
grantcart
Dec 2012
#15
Show me an elected official saying there was a 5% offset. If it is a 'fact' because LO's guest says
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#14
Show me an elected official that said they have a complete agreement on anything.
grantcart
Dec 2012
#17
I see that capped out IF right there at the end. So the offset is speculation, by a non official
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#24
Pelosi...she said the chained CPI would not be much of a cut. She sits on 35 million dollars while
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#39
When a Democratic President wants to cut SS, he's going to do so. His first efforts will not be his
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#3
Consider that if Obama lost the 2012 election, those predicting he was going to gut SS
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#8
All your metaphorical language doesn't change a thing. Walk toward the light. Come back to reality.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#16
I live in reality. Those who make the same failed prediction endlesssly do not.
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#21
We were discussing predictions about Social Security, and you change the subject ... not
JoePhilly
Dec 2012
#34
As Obama strays closer to Blue Dog territory, he needs longer and harder pushes from the left.
byeya
Dec 2012
#35
So you didn't hear him say that SS was off the table, until it was back on the table?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#20
Late to the game. Now the official OFA line on DU is that Obama never seriously offered chained
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#5
Please, please show a quote from the President saying the things you claim he 'keeps repeating'.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#33
So is it also a lie that the new formula has been shown to be a more accurate real calculator
grantcart
Dec 2012
#19
And why is it that with all the various CPIs out there, they always go for the lowest one??? Hmmm???
reformist2
Dec 2012
#45
Bottom line, the only people Obama wants to deprive of income are people making over
forestpath
Dec 2012
#50