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In reply to the discussion: So now that Obama has said, himself, on MTP that he proposed Chained CPI... [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Looks like the goal posts have been moved way out into left field.
So, this is where we are: A Dem President has the gall to make that false claim, that the Chained CPI will 'strengthen SS (has he ever explained this btw?) and boasts about how he is willing to go against the will of those who elected him, (that's something to be proud of now?). He states that the Chained CPI 'sounds technical'?? No, it sounds exactly like what it is, it is a cut to the benefits of the people who own that fund and which neither he nor any other elected official has any right to 'offer' to anyone.
Why does he think we the people are too stupid to know what a Chained CPI is? Does he really believe this?
I don't think your comment is helping. I am more furious after reading it than I was before, and knowing so many people who will be affected by this, Veterans, disabled people, dependent children, elderly people who are absolutely terrified right now as they are very up on what is going on, I cannot believe this was said by a Dem president when he had the opportunity to set the record straight to Republicans in public.
Thank god Republicans turned this down, although I am reading from conservative authors that they 'made a huge mistake and should reconsider this offer which is so rare coming from a Dem, meaning they won't have to take the blame for it'.
So, is it still 'on the table, this betrayal of those who worked so hard to get Dems elected?