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In reply to the discussion: The People Who Elected Obama Don't Want Cuts to Social Security and Medicare [View all]hootinholler
(26,449 posts)22. The question is will the Democrats in congress take note?
I think the time is ripe for a hard left pull in congress. But then again, who am I to suggest such things.
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The People Who Elected Obama Don't Want Cuts to Social Security and Medicare [View all]
xchrom
Nov 2012
OP
"We are supposed to have a REPRESENTATIVE government, not an oligarchy bleeding us."
Hotler
Nov 2012
#20
I believe that Obama will not really pay attention to the demographics of the people who voted
djean111
Nov 2012
#3
We did not put him back into office to make any Grand Deals that involve cuts in social programs.
leveymg
Nov 2012
#4
That's exactly what I dread is about to happen. And, it may be amidst war hysteria - 2003 redux.
leveymg
Nov 2012
#28
Cut the DOD massively and raise taxes on the wealthy to at least 50% BEFORE ANY other cuts
on point
Nov 2012
#17
i don't think that too many defense plant workers have private jets and summer homes in aspen.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#52
Maybe the only thing that can save the TeaPubliKlans from being a regional do nothing party
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#29
Most of the people I've met pulling in 100k a year think everyone makes that,...
Spitfire of ATJ
Nov 2012
#34
In Orange County in the eary 80s there were a LOT of "dynamic young men",...
Spitfire of ATJ
Nov 2012
#39