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In reply to the discussion: Durbin wants new fiscal commission. Wants to raise retirement age, cut COLA. [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)39. Hello, Young People?
If you don't want Mom & Dad moving in with YOU when they get old,
better get out there and let the Democratic Party hear:
[font size=5]NO G**DAMNED CUTS to Social Security OR
Medicare.
Hands OFF!!!!![/font]
...or start clearing out that bedroom for Mom & Pop.
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Durbin wants new fiscal commission. Wants to raise retirement age, cut COLA. [View all]
madfloridian
Mar 2013
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#1. Where does it specifically say Durbin wants to raise retirement age/cut COLA
KittyWampus
Mar 2013
#2
It amazes me that when all these attempts fail and when they succeed the outcomes
Cleita
Mar 2013
#3
If he wants it to die, why doesnt he gut it up and kill it? He should be proposing raising the cap.
rhett o rick
Mar 2013
#12
Totally misleading thread title> Durbin does not say anywhere he wants to raise/cut anything
KittyWampus
Mar 2013
#4
It is so nice to see how open minded they are. They were not that open minded during the ACA debate
still_one
Mar 2013
#51
Durbin is a DOMA yes voter now claiming he was wrong to attack the rights of others
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2013
#18
I'm certain that Sen. Durbin's constituents are demanding that he cut Social Security.
99th_Monkey
Mar 2013
#19
Elections have consequences. Far Left Liberals should not have stayed at home in 2012.
Dr Fate
Mar 2013
#22
These party "leaders" like Obama and Durbin are third way Republicans and take their orders
Dragonfli
Mar 2013
#25
These solid DEMS are tricked, fooled or pragmatised into doing/not doing all these things.
Dr Fate
Mar 2013
#29
I thought we decided months ago that we could not imitate FDR or Truman b/c they are racist.
Dr Fate
Mar 2013
#31
One Step, Two Step, Third Way Misstep, by Durbin, again, and he ain't lonely, fellow donkey riders!
Dryvinwhileblind
Mar 2013
#30
3 of Durbin's 5 top campaign contributors are involved in Wall Street banking/finance.....
YoungDemCA
Mar 2013
#40
"an expedited procedure," huh? Sounds like he doesn't want anyone to get a good look
forestpath
Mar 2013
#44
"Disappointed in Democrats like Durbin who are continuing this effort to cut the safety nets"
MotherPetrie
Mar 2013
#52