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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:03 PM
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Sign the form below to join Bernie Sanders and Daily Kos in saying no to any cuts to Social Security
Sign the form below to join Bernie Sanders and Daily Kos in saying no to any cuts to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.


https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/petition.aspx?X=Ja5OPsDYzMY=

Dear Friend,

In the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, it is imperative that we vigorously defend the American social safety net that is making life bearable for tens of millions of vulnerable Americans.

We must make it absolutely clear to President Obama and the Democratic and Republican Leadership in Congress that there must not be cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. At a time when the richest people in our country are becoming richer while the middle class is disappearing and poverty is increasing, we must not balance the budget on the backs of the elderly, the sick and the children.

Wealthy individuals, whose effective personal income tax rate is now the lowest in 50 years, must begin paying their fair share of taxes. Large corporations that make billions in profits and pay nothing in taxes must finally be denied the outrageous tax loop-holes they currently enjoy. We must also make significant cuts at the Department of Defense, whose budget has tripled since 1997.

This is a pivotal moment in the history of our country. Decisions being made now will impact not only our lives, but the lives of our kids and grandchildren. This is a time to stand tall and fight back against the reactionary right-wing agenda.

Please join me in opposing any deficit reduction agreement that cuts Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid – programs that are of vital importance to millions of our fellow citizens. Please sign the enclosed petition and I will convey your concern to the White House and congressional leaders.

Thank you,

Senator Bernie Sanders
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Sinistrous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:19 PM
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1. Kick, Rec, and Done.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:23 PM
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2. just sent it in, with this response:
I'm speechless

to top that off, one of Durbin's aides appears to have lied to me regarding Durbin's stance on cap and balance, telling me he was against it

I read an article stating that he would NOT sign Sanders' pledge to leave SS alone

OUTrageous
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Jim__ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:36 PM
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3. Done! - n/t
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:36 PM
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4. Glady done. Was going to write "Please build bridges so we seniors
will have a place to live" but figured it was over the top...LOL.
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:44 PM
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5. done
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:47 PM
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6. done. nt
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:51 PM
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7. Done.
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montanacowboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 04:55 PM
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8. Done
I am sick and tired of being short - changed
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-21-11 05:03 PM
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9. Done!
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