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41. a "bluff" that is given credence by our beloved democratic party...

Reply to grahamhgreen (Reply #37)

Wed Nov 28, 2012, 07:21 AM

Nov 2012

...remember, this "cliff/bluff" is a result of another "bargain" by obama and the dems.

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The Fiscal Cliff Is a Lie [View all] WilliamPitt Nov 2012 OP

Wish I could rec this twice. Lasher Nov 2012 #1

Another... Mnemosyne Nov 2012 #2

Me too. We should be talking about JOBS, JOBS, JOBS BlueStreak Nov 2012 #47

Thank you...I have bookmarked the article.. nenagh Nov 2012 #3

Thank you for this post, WilliamPenn! summerschild Nov 2012 #4

That's "Pitt" radiclib Nov 2012 #27

Thanks for catching that - and my apologies to Mr. Pitt! summerschild Dec 2012 #60

K & R. n/t antigop Nov 2012 #5

But but we need to cut (ahem REFORM) Social Security and Medicare NOW! jsr Nov 2012 #6

K&R Liberalynn Nov 2012 #7

kick and rec...for the truth. n/t NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #8

Indeed it is. blackspade Nov 2012 #9

K&R forestpath Nov 2012 #10

Agree, but you will get some disagreeable responses lalalu Nov 2012 #11

"fiscal cliff" = another Tea/Repuke fear laden lie/Kool aide/meme to intimidate the sheeple. hue Nov 2012 #12

Will, according to Prof of Econ at the U of Michigan, Justin Wolfers, BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #13

Thanks for posting, Will. For more information on the fiscal cliff and the deficit, check out truth2power Nov 2012 #14

Disagree Somewhat erpowers Nov 2012 #15

401(k) is an AWFUL standard to apply-- NO ONE should have their retirement hopes... mike_c Nov 2012 #31

Defined benefit pension plans were based on 8% return on investment -- most will go broke FarCenter Nov 2012 #48

Calpers is the largest and best funded pension system IN THE WORLD.... mike_c Nov 2012 #49

Calpers has a huge unfunded liability -- estimates may vary but it is likely to go broke FarCenter Nov 2012 #50

sure, if everyone in the system were to retire at once.... mike_c Nov 2012 #51

You're likely to get your pension -- but 30 to 50 year olds will be holding the empty bag. FarCenter Nov 2012 #53

that's what people told me when I was 40.... mike_c Nov 2012 #54

It is not simply tax cuts on the rich that expire BainsBane Nov 2012 #16

Now if we could just get the selected in Washington to understand this Savannahmann Nov 2012 #17

K&R n/t Martin Eden Nov 2012 #18

The Fiscal Bluff Gold Metal Flake Nov 2012 #19

+1 - Much more apt. dchill Nov 2012 #22

+1 grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #38

Most important. Thanks! Faryn Balyncd Nov 2012 #20

I don't detest the Republicans pushing this meme... dchill Nov 2012 #21

True humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #30

Get Ready America BOHICA.... (bend over......here it comes again..) lib2DaBone Nov 2012 #23

Totally Misleading colsohlibgal Nov 2012 #24

Why salinen Nov 2012 #25

He has the smug over-confidant look down pat. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #26

We lose.... humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #28

K & R !!! - Did You Catch This ??? WillyT Nov 2012 #29

Not exactly... NashvilleLefty Nov 2012 #32

We know this, why doesn't Dick Durbin? Up2Late Nov 2012 #33

How do you convince an entire public that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are unavoidable NorthCarolina Nov 2012 #45

Who thought up the name 'fiscal cliff?' Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #34

can't say Jim Warren Nov 2012 #35

It was Bernake. We need to use the term Fiscal Bluff. grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #36

it's sounds scary Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #56

Yes, it's a lie meant to scare people, because it really is debt reduction. grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #57

Let's use the term "Fiscal Bluff" as it is a lie, a deception....? grahamhgreen Nov 2012 #37

a "bluff" that is given credence by our beloved democratic party... tomp Nov 2012 #40

a "bluff" that is given credence by our beloved democratic party... tomp Nov 2012 #41

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #39

Soooo... WHY Are Numerous "Democrats" in Congress Going Along With Iggy Nov 2012 #42

Hear, hear! trusty elf Nov 2012 #43

When the wolves are at the door SHRED Nov 2012 #44

Ambiguity CaptJasHook Nov 2012 #46

“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed.... Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #52

Just another example of why its pointless to listen to the MSM preventivePhD Nov 2012 #55

Not an 'entitlement' system libodem Nov 2012 #58

Does anyone know if there is an anti-"fiscal cliff" b.s. group on Facebook? Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #59