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In reply to the discussion: Obama: Entitlements ‘Do Not Make Us A Nation Of Takers’ [View all]Politicub
(12,163 posts)30. Great points all!
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Exactly. They are ENTITLEMENTS and we should not let repubs turn it into a dirty word like they did
pampango
Jan 2013
#24
Trying to avoid the wrath of the RW by hiding is what it is. That doesn't work.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#41
How sad a sign of our times to see our First Lady apparently wearing body armor.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#6
And a great speech, the most inclusive ever! I am proud of him and the ideals we believe in.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#31
Thanks. The RW won't respect the 47% more just because we change the word to please them.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#42
Why not? It's time to stop surrendering the entitled-to-rule GOP copyright on a word
freshwest
Jan 2013
#17
The GOP has hammered on the word liberal for as long as I can remember. But today
Politicub
Jan 2013
#32
But then, David Plouffe announced that "entitlement reform" is on Obama's agenda.
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#18