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In reply to the discussion: CNN: corker just confirmed...chained CPI off the table.. [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)83. We've gone through this ...
over and over and over again ...
What constituency is President Obama been willing to throw over-board?
Please don't trot out the elderly, the poor, the disabled and the veterans, under the chained CPI, without mentioning the exemptions that would have been a part of any deal, had the deal been done. Thanks in advance.
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Agreed. He should not have put the chained CPI on the table, but I am glad that he is
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#78
The people who screamed bloody murder get the credit. Those who tried to shut
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#80
Dems know the Repubicans will accuse them of cutting Social Security during the next election
Samantha
Dec 2012
#24
Just because Prez Obama offered them chained CPI before doesn't mean he's offering it now
magical thyme
Dec 2012
#41
Ever consider the possibility of posturing as a negotiating tactic to create a public uproar?
proverbialwisdom
Dec 2012
#27
As one who has successfully negotiated in difficult situations, I would say it is pretty stupid.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#79
I am a very small white woman. I look older, middle class if not disheveled.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#91
That is exactly how some people will view it. The corporatists who are in control will merely
plethoro
Dec 2012
#50
I post Friday that this might happen. Will it help the Republicans as long as they
plethoro
Dec 2012
#53
"because we can't win an argument that has Social Security for seniors versus taxes for the rich."
hootinholler
Dec 2012
#45
Reid: "we’ll not agree to cut Social Security benefits as part of a small or short-term agreement.”
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#40
No, I don't think so. He said at the very beginning that SS did not contribute to the
juajen
Dec 2012
#74
Damn well better be. SSI is spit in the ocean. These obstinate bastards are trying
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#61
I'm pretty sure there's a good reason congress saw fit to draft their own
NorthCarolina
Dec 2012
#66
Good. I called my entire delegation, as well as incoming's, about it. Guess they got the message.nt
silvershadow
Dec 2012
#76