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In reply to the discussion: "Specifically, what is it Obama should do that he hasn't already done?" [View all]graham4anything
(11,464 posts)59. note-they were never supporters to start off with. Most would again vote for Nader given 1/2 chance
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"Specifically, what is it Obama should do that he hasn't already done?" [View all]
babylonsister
May 2013
OP
He should offer to cut Social Security. Oh wait, he's already done that.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#1
COLA not benefits. It was President Carter with Democrats in both chambers of Congress who
BlueCaliDem
May 2013
#6
Actually, while you are blaming Clinton for taxing SS benefits under certain circumstances,
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#9
Just pointing out the glaring differences between Carter, Clinton, Tip O'Neill, and Obama
BlueCaliDem
May 2013
#121
That's as nonsensical as saying that Edison should not get credit for modern illumination because
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#132
Edison didn't do squat. Tesla did it all, more efficient lights motors and more.
NYC_SKP
May 2013
#137
When one thinks PBO is the Anti-Christ, it's easier to think the worst of him and his motives
Hekate
May 2013
#98
I'm a senior who relies on Social Security for my income. The chained CPI will cut my income.
JDPriestly
May 2013
#99
You present the best argument against the chained CPI which is, in fact, a serious cut in our
JDPriestly
May 2013
#97
Actually, I think we have had two COLA increases. They weren't large, but I think we had them.
JDPriestly
May 2013
#125
Gee, thanks, I guess that makes it alright for other Democrats to do also... NOT /nt
still_one
May 2013
#106
Not saying that at all. Just debunking the myth that "no Democrat ever touched S.S. so Obama "
BlueCaliDem
May 2013
#124
From an accounting/budgeting perspective, chained CPI is technically not a cut. BUT . . .
markpkessinger
May 2013
#127
No matter what the President does/wants, the Republicans have vowed to oppose him,
winter is coming
May 2013
#2
A LOT of DUers would benefit from reading this in-depth and factually correct piece.
BlueCaliDem
May 2013
#3
the analysis is simple. he's expected to achieve results, and all failure is his fault.
unblock
May 2013
#7
The Republicans' recalcitrance and lack of cooperation or good will are problem enough. Obama
JDPriestly
May 2013
#107
He could reschedule Marijuana and tell his DOJ to quit attacking State licensed dispensaries.
Vincardog
May 2013
#13
He could have a Sec of Ed. that support free universal public education - not Duncan.
byeya
May 2013
#19
Did (a lot of) you folks even read this article, written about republican intransigence?
babylonsister
May 2013
#22
Background checks had >80% support, and you think a few phone calls will get taxes raised? (nt)
jeff47
May 2013
#58
It'd be worth a try, instead of sitting back and waiting for Divine intervention.
Octafish
May 2013
#70
It must have been the Republicans who opposed his appointment of TIMOTHY GEITHNER?
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#38
Why don't you answer, "Specifically, what is it Obama should do that he hasn't already done?"
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#53
note-they were never supporters to start off with. Most would again vote for Nader given 1/2 chance
graham4anything
May 2013
#59
Holy crap. Cha, you should really make this into an OP. That WP story is astounding.
Number23
May 2013
#75
He could change position on privatizing public education. He could speak against safety net cuts
madfloridian
May 2013
#43
Seems to me like there are only a few possibilities. He is helpless against the nasty Republicans.
rhett o rick
May 2013
#111
Are you saying the president is powerless? Helpless against the overwhelming power
rhett o rick
May 2013
#79
My view is that at this point after so many failed attempts to make deals with congressional
JDPriestly
May 2013
#96
I don't know how he got sucked into this unilateral negotiating with the Republican Party??
kentuck
May 2013
#109
NOTHING. Had he done nothing, the Bush tax cuts would have expired. Even that was too much for him.
grahamhgreen
May 2013
#129
Usually, the anti-Obama folks don't have a plan for what they'd have done differently.
JoePhilly
May 2013
#135