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Tue Apr-12-11 04:44 PM
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| 7. They want them to have no say in how their own tax dollars are invested in U.S. |
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The rich are supposed to decide everything about who/what we are.
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| -Dear Americans age 55 and younger. You need to keep something in mind from now on: |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-12-11 04:27 PM |
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But most of all they want the money |
zeemike |
Apr-12-11 04:33 PM |
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Adding to that, I see a lot of materialistic young couples spending like there's |
pacalo |
Apr-12-11 04:56 PM |
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For many, it's less lack of discipline than lack of income |
eridani |
Apr-12-11 06:35 PM |
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That's the other side of the coin to which I was referring. |
pacalo |
Apr-12-11 07:04 PM |
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I'm very proud of how thrifty my children are. |
JDPriestly |
Apr-13-11 02:24 AM |
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In my family's case, we were perhaps TOO thrifty -- we didn't have much, but my |
pacalo |
Apr-13-11 01:31 PM |
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I don't "fear" anything for any young greed-heads, whoever they are. They must be Republicans. |
WinkyDink |
Apr-13-11 08:42 AM |
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Really? |
abelenkpe |
Apr-13-11 08:42 AM |
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Are you sure? I think they see food and water shortages coming along with end of oil and |
cyberpj |
Apr-13-11 01:26 PM |
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AND they want me to continue to pay double Social Security and Medicare.. |
peace13 |
Apr-12-11 04:33 PM |
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+1 |
Tuesday Afternoon |
Apr-12-11 09:16 PM |
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Well said. This would go right over the heads of teabaggers if they heard it now. |
AlinPA |
Apr-12-11 04:33 PM |
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Teabaggers do not live in the real world. |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:30 AM |
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All the teabaggers |
abelenkpe |
Apr-13-11 08:47 AM |
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All the teabaggers I know are bigots. Most are at the age of Social Security and I can't believe |
AlinPA |
Apr-13-11 04:43 PM |
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Does Ryan specify how much his Medicare vouchers will be? |
chelsea0011 |
Apr-12-11 04:33 PM |
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MedicareFunBucks! |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Apr-12-11 04:48 PM |
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It's worth 5 British Pounds. Right after they kidnap their QUEEEEN! |
sakabatou |
Apr-14-11 12:34 AM |
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He didn't specify, but it's not hard to imagine. |
subterranean |
Apr-13-11 10:14 AM |
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I took a survey about it |
Corgigal |
Apr-13-11 03:30 PM |
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They are going to try and buy offf the 55+ hoping they....... |
Bonhomme Richard |
Apr-12-11 04:42 PM |
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Apr-12-11 11:50 PM |
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30% sounds about right. |
provis99 |
Apr-13-11 05:04 AM |
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Hmmm, I thought the comment was about 55-plus. Are you making the assumption that the 30% |
54anickel |
Apr-13-11 07:24 AM |
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30% is the Republican base. |
provis99 |
Apr-13-11 03:07 PM |
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Apr-13-11 12:45 AM |
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Welcome to DU. You're new so please read the rules... |
MedicalAdmin |
Apr-13-11 06:56 AM |
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I think you misread post #5 - |
TBF |
Apr-13-11 07:05 AM |
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I don't believe I misread it yesterday. |
54anickel |
Apr-13-11 07:42 AM |
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Yes, that part of his comment |
TBF |
Apr-13-11 08:01 AM |
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Yup, agreed. I'm in agreement with the Opening post, hell I was one of the first recs. It was |
54anickel |
Apr-13-11 08:20 AM |
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Despite the flack you got, I think I agree |
quakerboy |
Apr-13-11 01:32 AM |
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I am 67, and I am on to the scam. |
JDPriestly |
Apr-13-11 02:28 AM |
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Spot on - |
TBF |
Apr-13-11 07:08 AM |
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Instead, the limit on the income subject to FICA tax should be raised. |
JDPriestly |
Apr-14-11 12:29 AM |
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Yup, that would make a lot more sense. The cuts to taxes on capital |
TBF |
Apr-14-11 01:38 PM |
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That's the thing - because they know THEY can be bought off |
RaleighNCDUer |
Apr-13-11 10:23 AM |
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They think everyone is as greedy and selfish |
savannah43 |
Apr-13-11 12:43 PM |
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Capitalism rewards selfish assholes - that's why there are so many of them. nt |
TBF |
Apr-13-11 07:07 AM |
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The older the person, the more afraid they are of losing Medicare |
JDPriestly |
Apr-13-11 02:25 AM |
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What do you mean? |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:33 AM |
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Jeez, people need to lighten up. What I meant is that the... |
Bonhomme Richard |
Apr-13-11 08:47 AM |
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Thank you for explaining your position. |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 09:13 AM |
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They already have with second to fifth tier pension |
eilen |
Apr-13-11 07:49 AM |
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You are so correct. |
russspeakeasy |
Apr-13-11 08:06 AM |
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I was speaking about the percentage that always goes repug, that |
Bonhomme Richard |
Apr-13-11 08:33 AM |
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Wasn't an accusation of being one, but that your over the top rhetoric was as |
54anickel |
Apr-13-11 09:55 AM |
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And if that happens, there goes support and funding for those older. |
damntexdem |
Apr-12-11 04:43 PM |
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Most of us 55+ understand |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:38 AM |
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They want them to have no say in how their own tax dollars are invested in U.S. |
patrice |
Apr-12-11 04:44 PM |
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It might be more accurate to say the establishment has decided to fuck you up. |
Marr |
Apr-12-11 04:47 PM |
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Well said |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-12-11 05:26 PM |
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PLUS ONE! |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:40 AM |
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My thoughts exactly -- there are plenty of Democrats aiding and abetting |
tpsbmam |
Apr-13-11 11:35 AM |
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I don't even think they want to do *those* things. Those are concessions. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Apr-12-11 04:49 PM |
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Left to their own devices |
Golden Raisin |
Apr-13-11 03:53 AM |
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Then we should have a national referendum to decide |
shraby |
Apr-12-11 04:53 PM |
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No |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:55 AM |
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I expect that from the |
alsame |
Apr-12-11 05:35 PM |
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Yup. +1 |
progressoid |
Apr-12-11 05:41 PM |
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+ 1,000,000,000... What You Said !!! |
WillyT |
Apr-12-11 06:37 PM |
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Thank you. nt |
woo me with science |
Apr-12-11 09:15 PM |
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repubicans want as many boomers as possible to die now because there are so many retiring at |
Imagevision |
Apr-12-11 06:39 PM |
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the thugs big schtick right now is 55 & up won't be affected..... |
spanone |
Apr-12-11 06:39 PM |
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Republicans either want you to work for their corporations for slave wages or simply just DIE! |
GreenTea |
Apr-12-11 06:51 PM |
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I reserve the right to take myself out. |
lapislzi |
Apr-12-11 06:51 PM |
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They're going to set one generation up against another. |
Daphne08 |
Apr-12-11 07:06 PM |
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I'm thinking of emigrating when I'm old |
Juche |
Apr-12-11 07:38 PM |
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Best to do it before you're old |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Apr-13-11 12:47 AM |
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The age of the average American |
femrap |
Apr-12-11 09:12 PM |
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Already knew that |
JHB |
Apr-12-11 09:14 PM |
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Also, when they talk about the elderly, they're talking about THE FUTURE YOU (if you are lucky!) |
Kip Humphrey |
Apr-12-11 09:17 PM |
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Yuppers!. . .k&r. . . n/t |
annabanana |
Apr-12-11 09:18 PM |
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I think 99% of people here will never vote rethug. |
geckosfeet |
Apr-12-11 09:21 PM |
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Whatever... |
RowdyRacer |
Apr-12-11 09:24 PM |
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Oh. Thanks for the insight. But forgive me if I don't hang my hat on your advice either. |
geckosfeet |
Apr-12-11 09:26 PM |
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Democrats created social security |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:46 AM |
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If this actually gets through, then there's no reason to vote for Democrats either. |
Crunchy Frog |
Apr-12-11 09:40 PM |
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K&R....Stinkster, you da best....n/t |
unkachuck |
Apr-12-11 09:43 PM |
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55 and younger? |
JamesJ |
Apr-12-11 09:54 PM |
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Take the early choice (62) next year |
Mulhane |
Apr-12-11 10:22 PM |
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You can't get Medicare at 62. |
road2000 |
Apr-13-11 04:38 PM |
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55 and older |
Pakid |
Apr-12-11 10:19 PM |
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"Will work for food" |
Mulhane |
Apr-12-11 10:29 PM |
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The PTB are trying to divide us. |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:50 AM |
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K & R |
democracy1st |
Apr-12-11 10:59 PM |
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before all health care needs, education is becoming impossibly expensive |
livefreest |
Apr-13-11 12:06 AM |
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And keep your eye on the Enabler in Chief too... (n/t) |
ProudDad |
Apr-13-11 01:31 AM |
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Here is how the Republicans want to provide for the health care of seniors: |
JDPriestly |
Apr-13-11 02:22 AM |
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What did Grayson say? |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:53 AM |
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Way to tell it, Stinky! |
Enthusiast |
Apr-13-11 04:28 AM |
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I cannot understand why regular people would ever vote for a republican. |
mwb970 |
Apr-13-11 05:34 AM |
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WRONG-- They want you to DIE quickly! n/t |
RoccoR5955 |
Apr-13-11 05:45 AM |
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Bingo............. |
Swede Atlanta |
Apr-13-11 06:52 AM |
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It's cruel to spring this on anyone much less those with 11 years to go until Medicare |
flamingdem |
Apr-13-11 10:20 AM |
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There is a longer vision and a larger picture in this... |
rasputin1952 |
Apr-13-11 06:58 AM |
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It's PNAF |
deutsey |
Apr-13-11 07:46 AM |
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You only now figured this out? |
Javaman |
Apr-13-11 07:58 AM |
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Who are you addressing? I don't think a lot of Republican voters read this site. nt. |
harmonicon |
Apr-13-11 08:18 AM |
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Maybe I'm crazy |
Mason Dixon |
Apr-13-11 08:29 AM |
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I'm not sure I understand your point........... |
Swede Atlanta |
Apr-13-11 08:55 AM |
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Just because they "can" work longer because they live longer |
Urban Prairie |
Apr-13-11 09:27 AM |
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Point well taken.............. |
Swede Atlanta |
Apr-13-11 09:33 AM |
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Unfortunately, I don't believe these goals are limited to JUST the Republican Party. nt |
NorthCarolina |
Apr-13-11 08:33 AM |
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Solid post... However, |
Corruption Winz |
Apr-13-11 09:02 AM |
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My dad was on kidney dialysis for a year. The total bill - $190,000. |
Chipper Chat |
Apr-13-11 09:10 AM |
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Uh...details please...eom |
Kolesar |
Apr-13-11 09:44 AM |
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Ain't it the truth? |
gemdem |
Apr-13-11 10:02 AM |
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My thoughts go out to you................... |
Swede Atlanta |
Apr-13-11 10:29 AM |
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Some Democrats want to do these things to me, too. |
yardwork |
Apr-13-11 11:16 AM |
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You know . . . . |
Stinky The Clown |
Apr-13-11 03:27 PM |
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Thank you! |
yardwork |
Apr-13-11 09:43 PM |
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I hear what you are saying, but when it comes right down to it...... |
FrenchieCat |
Apr-14-11 12:39 AM |
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Democrats aren't doing nearly a good enough job and I intend to keep telling them that. |
yardwork |
Apr-14-11 08:29 AM |
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Really? |
cyberpj |
Apr-13-11 01:28 PM |
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And the Democrats just want to force me to give my money to insurance companies |
Chris_Texas |
Apr-14-11 12:47 AM |
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You go right ahead and think that |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Apr-14-11 01:42 PM |
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