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BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
81. Who's embarrassing themselves? Not me.
Sat May 4, 2013, 11:16 AM
May 2013

If you're going to accuse President Obama and Progressives who believe we need to do something in order to avoid the 25% cut in benefits (unless, of course, you believe the SSA Trustee's Board are all partisan Republicans aka Third-wayers, too) that the SSA Trustees Board projects for 2033 - eight years earlier than they'd predicted in 2005 - then I can't help but believe you're afraid of black helicopters and bullshit 9/11 conspiracy theories like that, as well. And that link is to some blogger on DKos who gives his OWN definition what a Third-wayer is - a Republican. It appears that every LeftFringie believes that anyone who doesn't conform to their picture-perfect ideal world is a third-wayer. Has it ever occurred to you that maybe, just maybe, YOU are the third-wayer?

Anyway, here are a few "third-wayers" for your historical reference regarding Social Security reform:

President Carter CUT S.S. benefits with Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress voting almost unanimously for it. Were all those Democrats and President Carter "third-wayers"?

Tip O'Neill, generally known as the champion for Social Security, helped passed a bill to raise the retirement age that Reagan signed into law. Is he a Third-wayer now, too?

President Clinton CUT S.S. benefits when he signed into law the bill that would tax all social security benefits for beneficiaries who still work and make over $34K per year.

But not a whimper was heard. Fancy that.

Now, President Obama has proposed, in his comprehensive budget proposal that includes instituting universal Pre-K for the first time in American history, closes generous tax loopholes for millionaires and billionaires, shuts off the money-spigot of taxpayer dollar funded grants to Big Agri, Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Big Corps and only proposes a 0.3% of 1% COLA that amounts to about $3.00 per month {something seniors now save through ObamaCare having closed the donut-hole, no?}, and all hell breaks loose! He gets flack from both the AlwaysWrongRight and the LeftFringieBrigade as if he'd just proposed that they should saccrifice their first born to him on the steps of the WH.

If you want to express your poutrage about something, at least know the facts of its history so you'll at least appear to know what the hell you're talking about and that you don't come off looking like it's okay for White presidents to do something while it's forbidden for Black presidents to do something like it.

And especially the victims of rape and/or incest. ananda May 2013 #1
That is exactly the point libodem May 2013 #34
This was 100% thoroughly rebuked yesterday, but the anti-Obamabots almost convinced me graham4anything May 2013 #2
Important, if true. AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #8
From last night-President Obama supports the FDR plan for 15 and older graham4anything May 2013 #11
"Girls 15 and older". sufrommich May 2013 #12
the ruling by a judge was about 15-17. What part don't you get the OP is a lie? graham4anything May 2013 #14
No, the ruling from the judge said "all females sufrommich May 2013 #16
You're right. The Administration changed from 17 to 15. MannyGoldstein May 2013 #17
Don't be TOO enthusiastic to trash Obama. randome May 2013 #18
I am with you. I agree that Pres Obama should fight the courts and side with conservatives rhett o rick May 2013 #20
Neither one of us thinks that. randome May 2013 #22
The Obama Administration: Always working on behalf of those who hate them n/t n2doc May 2013 #3
Reaching out. Like Gandhi. MannyGoldstein May 2013 #4
toon for you this morning n2doc May 2013 #6
That explains it MannyGoldstein May 2013 #28
Yeah, but Cirque du So-What May 2013 #7
And one more toon, from Mr Fish.... n2doc May 2013 #10
Mr. Fish captures the essential truth - always BlueStreak May 2013 #27
this has been rebuked, OP should be deleted. graham4anything May 2013 #13
You've said this before at #2. It turns out, however, that you cannot support your statement. AnotherMcIntosh May 2013 #37
the link was provided by 3 different people including me. 15 will happen. graham4anything May 2013 #38
^^^ This. ^^^ n/t lapislzi May 2013 #19
du rec. nt xchrom May 2013 #5
Obama ‘Very Comfortable’ With FDA Decision On Plan B ProSense May 2013 #9
K&R 99Forever May 2013 #15
I agree and it should be a high priority to fight the courts and support the conservative stand rhett o rick May 2013 #21
I don't want to brag, but I'm pretty sure I was able to get pregnant by age 11. JaneyVee May 2013 #23
I think this is a great idea, girls don't get pregnant before 15, it's a proven fact! Wait...What? Arctic Dave May 2013 #24
It's a fact! randome May 2013 #25
The female body has ways to prevent illegitimate pregnancy like that which occurs at 13 years old.nt Ed Suspicious May 2013 #32
It's stupid on it's face to start with. Fuddnik May 2013 #26
Just prove they are of child bearing age marshall May 2013 #44
3rd way Manny can always be counted on for more Obama bashing. This has been your calling card for Pisces May 2013 #29
Sheesh - do you really have no clue what the Third Way is? kath May 2013 #30
LOL that made me laugh. As I was face palming with you. nt laundry_queen May 2013 #51
And apparently,like so many repugs, you're not bright enough to grasp sarcasm or satire. kath May 2013 #33
LOL! Rex May 2013 #47
LOL.. you should probably just stop now... SomethingFishy May 2013 #53
I am not embarrassed of my support of the President and calling out people that perpetually bash him Pisces May 2013 #55
The part that's embarrassing isn't blind support of an idol regardless of what he does or says Dragonfli May 2013 #58
I guess what you don't understand is that I don't idolize the Pres. I am a pragmatist and don't live Pisces May 2013 #60
Yes of course, pragmatism requires unquestioning loyalty to one person. Dragonfli May 2013 #68
People can question and disagree with policy positions without bashing the President with Right wing Pisces May 2013 #82
Yeah, my 12 and 14 year old daughters just damn well better not make a mistake. Ed Suspicious May 2013 #31
I've had the morning-after pill - when I was 25. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #42
It would not have been responsible for me to put my daughteron the pill at age 12 - Ms. Toad May 2013 #69
There are very weak and very strong contraceptive pills. My daughter got the lightest. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #79
And many people take antibiotics for viral infectiosn Ms. Toad May 2013 #83
No, it does not make all women "sick to the bone." WorseBeforeBetter May 2013 #71
My pregnancies and opting for natural birth were very difficult on me. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #80
LOL! I guess I don't need to be the lone dissenting voice. To break a trend... Buzz Clik May 2013 #35
I don't like the age restriction, BUT let's be truthful mountain grammy May 2013 #36
What they're arguing about? That it's all Obama's fault, of course. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #40
You may want to learn the meanings of the terms you use, they don't mean what you think they do Dragonfli May 2013 #52
I know what online dictionaries are saying, but a Third-Wayer is in essence, looking for a BlueCaliDem May 2013 #62
Ever been to their website? It is more than online dictionaries, you sound Dragonfli May 2013 #66
Who's embarrassing themselves? Not me. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #81
is this about it being available over the counter Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #45
Yes, if you're under 15 you're supposed to be able to get it with a prescription winter is coming May 2013 #56
I agree with OTC access in general for Plan B Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #63
Here's the problem with "forcing" girls to consult parents/doctors about their suspected winter is coming May 2013 #65
I see your point (which is the same kind of story with parental notification laws and abortions) Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #67
There's no supervision/guidance for drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and Tylenol. winter is coming May 2013 #73
We're talking about a drug that specifically affects the female reproductive system Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #84
I handled all my non-prescription medication needs Ms. Toad May 2013 #70
I would say that your situation was quite different than mine (and most people I knew back then) Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #72
Probably. Ms. Toad May 2013 #75
Where I live, it is common for children younger than 14 to be in drugstores. Jamastiene May 2013 #77
Please stop being reasonable. People want to bash this President and they want others to join the Pisces May 2013 #57
"Potentially dangerous drug", my ass. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends winter is coming May 2013 #61
I want to know if boys of any age can get Plan B? nt riderinthestorm May 2013 #39
No. Same age restriction applies. n/t winter is coming May 2013 #59
I don't agree with the title of your post. BlueCaliDem May 2013 #41
I wonder how much of this is about the drug maker Puzzledtraveller May 2013 #43
Should have made it legal for girls of any age LittleBlue May 2013 #46
I'm confused Proud Liberal Dem May 2013 #64
Available with a prescription, and the Academy of American Pediatrics recommends winter is coming May 2013 #74
Sounds like the work of "MIDDLE MAN"! bvar22 May 2013 #48
Middle-Man is my hero! MannyGoldstein May 2013 #54
Yup. The Lucky Sperm club or some other form... truebluegreen May 2013 #49
There were good intentions, IMO. n/t AverageJoe90 May 2013 #50
K&R DeSwiss May 2013 #76
The stuff costs $35-50 a dose...so it makes you wonder if it really matters... McDiggy May 2013 #78
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