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Republicans are such cowards. Lisa D Nov 2012 #1
They aren't use to devising proposals. Democrats have always made their proposals for them before. Kablooie Dec 2012 #24
They already did humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #44
I would laugh too. We're not cutting Medicare Fearless Nov 2012 #2
"Put up or shut up." - Americans to RepubliCONS (R - 1%) Berlum Nov 2012 #3
If they have the guts to propose cuts to Medicare Aerows Nov 2012 #4
It would be great but with redistricting, most of these House seats are in the reddest of the CTyankee Nov 2012 #16
I also John2 Nov 2012 #5
I would like to see more of this laughing at republicans phantom power Nov 2012 #6
this should have been the approach two years ago.. frylock Nov 2012 #7
Lesson Learned. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #8
I'm liking this new democratic party cosmicone Nov 2012 #9
I'm sorry, but...... louis-t Nov 2012 #10
you can't negotiate with terrorists librechik Nov 2012 #11
JFK's quote is apt Mrs. Ted Nancy Dec 2012 #39
THe GOP absolutely NEEDS Democrats to take the blame, just like they did with the... Faryn Balyncd Nov 2012 #12
+1 n/t area51 Dec 2012 #26
The Democrats can offer up cutting medicare for families with $2 million in assets or Fresh_Start Nov 2012 #13
Oooh, I LIKE this idea!! Myrina Nov 2012 #15
I don't have any issues at all with means testing ItsTheMediaStupid Nov 2012 #19
Now that's a Plan! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #20
I WISH! robinlynne Nov 2012 #21
I like this too Liberalynn Dec 2012 #23
A lot of people here in the expensive North East retire on their investment income. Walk away Dec 2012 #28
It was simply a number thrown out for making the point ut oh Dec 2012 #34
When someone says that someone like my Dad.... Walk away Dec 2012 #38
I think that is exactly the point -- IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #41
Here's how I'd play it ThoughtCriminal Nov 2012 #14
So while everyone focuses on tax cuts, Soc Sec and Medicare Gman Nov 2012 #17
Indeed... they seem to always manage to ignore the big elephant in the room... nt Blasphemer Dec 2012 #32
LOVE THIS! elleng Nov 2012 #18
we're going over that cliff. trouble.smith Dec 2012 #22
YEE HAW! Skittles Dec 2012 #25
Stand your ground dems. Let's see what they've got. geckosfeet Dec 2012 #27
I find it amusing Boner & Cantor can't lead, want Democrats... Historic NY Dec 2012 #30
Good, the Republican Party is a tragic comedy of sorts. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #31
Republicans don't make policy. Republicans only make propaganda. JackHughes Dec 2012 #33
and after the GOP makes their offer ut oh Dec 2012 #35
Suck it Rethugs! blackspade Dec 2012 #36
Really how freakin stupid do they think we are? Bluegene Dec 2012 #37
Medicare should follow the VA policy on pharmacy, get rid of Bush contributions to Big Pharma. Thinkingabout Dec 2012 #40
the problem is that there is still the mythical "liberally-biased media" which zbdent Dec 2012 #42
They've been doing this for a few years. JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #43
I would be happier if they laughed off making any move toward cutting benefits yurbud Dec 2012 #45
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