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MotherPetrie

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6. Here's what I ask myself...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 01:10 AM

Nov 2012

If BUSH were president, would I support it or be against it?

And whatever answer I come up with, is the answer I apply to the current administration.

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To those demanding an absolute ban on consideration of any changes to SS and Medicare... [View all] brooklynite Nov 2012 OP

Most of us support raising the cap. We reject benefit cuts. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #1

So some 'changes' are OK; I agree, elleng Nov 2012 #3

I disagree. Benefit cuts should be off the table. limpyhobbler Nov 2012 #14

Good point. elleng Nov 2012 #2

It's not a good point. SS has nothing to do with the Deficit, yet they have attempted sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #5

+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #9

+1. the op is pointless. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #10

Exactly, there is no reason other than 'conservative' values to cut SS. HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #15

Tying SS to the Deficit, pretending it had anything to do with the Deficit is sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #4

Exactly brush Nov 2012 #13

Here's what I ask myself... MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #6

Assuming that you're already over the cap, you should not pay more. MannyGoldstein Nov 2012 #7

+1 forestpath Nov 2012 #12

what? everyone pays the same rate up to $110k. so not sure what you're talking about. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #8

Huh? It is not hurting BENEFITS that is the issue. forestpath Nov 2012 #11

Most are clear when posting... it's CUTS we oppose. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2012 #16

People here oppose weakening SS; we support strengthening it, closeupready Nov 2012 #17