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Report1212

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Wed Jan 2, 2013, 04:21 PM Jan 2013

Republican Senator: We’ll Shut Down The Government If Democrats Don’t Cut Medicare Benefits [View all]

The Dem. response should be, "Go right ahead."

TOOMEY: We Republicans need to be willing to tolerate a temporary, partial government shutdown, which is what that could mean. And get off the road to Greece because that’s a road that we’re on right now. We can only solve this problem by getting spending under control and restructuring the entitlement programs. This president doesn’t want to go there. We’re going to have to force it, and we’re going to have to force it over the debt ceiling.

Read it, watch it: http://boldprogressives.org/pat-toomey-if-democrats-dont-agree-to-cut-medicare-benefits-well-shut-down-the-government/
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GOP is still working to reach a negative approval rating apparently. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #1
They've got it... Wait Wut Jan 2013 #10
He's a fucking asshole........... mrmpa Jan 2013 #2
Please proceed! OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2013 #3
Only credible Democratic response Report1212 Jan 2013 #4
You beat me by one minute! arcane1 Jan 2013 #5
"Please proceed, dumbass." randome Jan 2013 #6
Yes! that has become the standard Democratic Cha Jan 2013 #28
Please Proceed, Republicans! Shutting down the DonViejo Jan 2013 #7
democrats should counter with "reagan extended solvency of these programs by doubling payroll taxes" unblock Jan 2013 #8
No benefit cuts, just let Medicare negotiate drug prices n/t dragonlady Jan 2013 #15
well that too ;) unblock Jan 2013 #16
He damn better not get his wish. Go to hell Toomey. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #9
Ask Newtster how that worked MFM008 Jan 2013 #11
Please proceed, Senator. MineralMan Jan 2013 #12
Proceed, GOP Glitterati Jan 2013 #13
Please proceed, AFAIAC. closeupready Jan 2013 #14
OK, Nows the time Harry, Nuke Em' bahrbearian Jan 2013 #17
Nuclear option would kill their Senate leverage Report1212 Jan 2013 #19
End Medicare. Go right ahead. Let everyone over 65 die (except 1%ers). kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #18
That' s a wonderful idea, Sen Toomey kentuck Jan 2013 #20
Bring it on, scumbags! City Lights Jan 2013 #21
They've just given us our "heavy rotation" ad for 2014. Ken Burch Jan 2013 #22
Bring it on you stinking fucking ass holes Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #23
Sticking that voodoo doll in the ass with a big hat pin! lonestarnot Jan 2013 #24
I Think Your Corporate Master Will Have A Word or Two To Say About That Skraxx Jan 2013 #25
The "Greece" thing is hilarious. Difference #1: We can print money; Greece can't. Zen Democrat Jan 2013 #26
This is a direct attack on American voters, including a majority of Republican voters, who oppose... Faryn Balyncd Jan 2013 #27
And the Democratic Party's lack of response is telling. forestpath Jan 2013 #29
Austerity IS the road to Greece. DCKit Jan 2013 #30
Yup nt Report1212 Jan 2013 #31
Then Shut It Down   (The West Wing) Make7 Jan 2013 #32
How many does he want to upset that receive Social Security? LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #33
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