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In reply to the discussion: Pres Obama: David, in pursuit of strengthening SS, I'm willing to cut SS benefits [View all]roguevalley
(40,656 posts)30. I hope no one attacks anyone who calls him out now. proof is here of his
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Pres Obama: David, in pursuit of strengthening SS, I'm willing to cut SS benefits [View all]
Oilwellian
Dec 2012
OP
What? You mean we arent allowed to even discuss changes that might actually benefit
cstanleytech
Dec 2012
#76
The argument on DU IMHO was that there was no talk of a CPI. The President never said it.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2012
#92
If your income exceeds a certain amount, you pay extra taxes. That is why we have the
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#90
Oh you wont get any disagreement from me at all over the need to cut military spending.
cstanleytech
Dec 2012
#109
It never got to that point because those dealing with reality were spending all their time
cui bono
Dec 2012
#204
SS has zero to do with the Deficit. The right answer to that moron, 'David' from
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#118
If only he would. But it is telling that he did not. What he did do was break the ice. As another
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#235
The program is there to help the needy. If it helps them less, it isn't strengthened.
cui bono
Dec 2012
#203
This is a GREAT READ. Highly recommended. Gets right to the point, and kicks ass.
leveymg
Dec 2012
#228
Goes to prove that every now and then even the truth leaks through the corporate media. ;-)
leveymg
Dec 2012
#231
Indicates the policy choice made by Obama to reduce outlays instead of raising the cap.
leveymg
Dec 2012
#226
Now hold on just a sec. He still hasnt said he will "cut Social Security benefits." What he did say,
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#144
You know, you added too much of an explanation that actually attempted to rationalize that statement
cui bono
Dec 2012
#206
I don't know how you could have missed the MTP interview as it was replayed over and over again
Cleita
Dec 2012
#241
You're counting on the Senate? The Senate that wouldn't give Obama a Public Option when he asked?
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#35
Yes, it's too bad. If CPI is dead then there was no need for our President
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2012
#43
"No, no, no." The GOP has been saying that since Obama was elected. Everybody knows that.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Dec 2012
#66
I agree, bama blue dot. Although I think we're def. in the minority here. nt
AnnieK401
Dec 2012
#212
There's something magically litmus-testy about the way inflation is currently calculated? (nt)
Recursion
Dec 2012
#15
He has to publicly state that he was willing to put everything on the table.
bama_blue_dot
Dec 2012
#10
I don't care about his clever chess tactics. He offered to make elderly people suffer.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#99
No, he has tto STFU about touching SS, but unfortunately it's already too late.
cui bono
Dec 2012
#209
By saying that he's given Republicans the ability to go on Fox and say see we were right he wants to
Arcanetrance
Dec 2012
#25
Oh but they can they have the mouthpieces in place all anyone will hear is see Obama put it there
Arcanetrance
Dec 2012
#36
I predict a surge in Tea Party membership. Forget about getting any gains in 2014
bahrbearian
Dec 2012
#48
Forget Hillary. She and Bill Clinton are more conservative and anti-Social Security than even
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#103
We already knew that when we voted for him. It always was a lesser of 2 evils vote.
limpyhobbler
Dec 2012
#40
Is he still the lesser of two evils if he allows cuts to 'entitlements'?
SammyWinstonJack
Dec 2012
#133
I don't know about other people. I've always been a Democrat, but there are other alternatives
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#107
Yes. The Party has worked to undermine very progressive candidates in the past.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#154
yeah I read that and totally agree there are a lot of problems with the primary process
limpyhobbler
Dec 2012
#246
Any high incomers in danger of starving or not paying their heating bills during their retirements?
Bozita
Dec 2012
#193
I guess everyone here understands that the President can only express his personal opinions....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#62
Are you saying the Senate will allow such legislation to hit the President's desk? nt.
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#165
What Senate Dems say "on the record" is very different from what they do when....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#194
Killing old people, veterans, kids won't strengthen. It's cowardly policy. No big ideas -
jtuck004
Dec 2012
#72
If she is, I seriously doubt she depends on it fully, as a means of support.
SammyWinstonJack
Dec 2012
#140
The paychecks that are $50, $100, $200 less for the same work are the paychecks that
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#155
"The people who should be called upon to sacrifice are those who have gained"
jtuck004
Dec 2012
#170
Senate "fiscal cliff" negotiations hit major setback over GOP demands that it include chained-CPI
ProSense
Dec 2012
#79
not true -- the talks stalled b/c Dems wanted the debt ceiling raised, IN EXCHANGE for SS cuts
nashville_brook
Dec 2012
#100
It should NEVER have been mentioned in the first place . . . that only complicates the negotiations
DrDan
Dec 2012
#101
Dear President Obama, YOU'RE NOT CHARGING THE RICH ENOUGH for ANY changes in SS or Medicare.
patrice
Dec 2012
#91
Oh, that's OK. It's just posturing and if the Repubs accept his offer he'll veto it.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2012
#98
I'm fine with this, IF it gets the people on board with a permanent tax hike on the rich.
BanTheGOP
Dec 2012
#108
So much for "People are crazy/disloyal for thinking Obama will offer cuts (again)!"
DirkGently
Dec 2012
#114
The thing that amazes me is how many on this site are going on about oh it won't pass the Senate and
Arcanetrance
Dec 2012
#119
you couldn't even poost your thread title without manipulating Obama's words
MjolnirTime
Dec 2012
#150
it actually doesn't affect existing benefits. its a change in the rate of growth.
MjolnirTime
Dec 2012
#163
The title does not match or even paraphrase what the man said. And if you read the entire
Tutonic
Dec 2012
#182
Our politicians, including Obama, answer to those who bought them! We allow bribery and extortion
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#237