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In reply to the discussion: Mixed signals from Obama/Biden on Social Security [View all]MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)3. Obama has stated he's against Simpson-Bowles cuts to defense
But not that he's against its 22% cut in Social Security benefits. And since he appointed the two most outspoken and accomplished foes of Social Security to chair the commission, and stocked it mostly with other known haters of Social Security, it only makes sense that recommending deep cuts to the program was exactly what he was looking for.
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Obama called for Social Security cuts in his 2011 State of the Union Address
MannyGoldstein
Sep 2012
#13
DU'ers who are sick of yr "Obama's Secret Plan" bullshit are against cutting Social Security.
emulatorloo
Sep 2012
#34
Trust in Barack Obama means The Far Left cabals gets no money--The Hamsher/Greenwald PAC
msanthrope
Sep 2012
#32
If we want to preserve Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid it is incumbent upon each one of us to
Citizen Worker
Sep 2012
#4
Clinton already told Cantor they would be ready to cut social programs after the election.
Dustlawyer
Sep 2012
#5