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They are called entitlements because we ARE entitled to them. We have paid into them. Would they still_one Nov 2012 #1
I have a problem with the word "entitlements" that connotes that you are entitled to something winterpark Nov 2012 #9
A large part of the problem is that the word has been corrupted. Buns_of_Fire Nov 2012 #10
Benefits from insurance policies are entitlements still_one Nov 2012 #12
Wouldn't it be fair to cut his government pension hollysmom Nov 2012 #2
I'd tell him that if those protections were good enough for him, why not pass them on to others? freshwest Nov 2012 #3
His third way nonsense is shocking abelenkpe Nov 2012 #16
I hope someone will come up with a better response than I did. Good luck. freshwest Nov 2012 #18
Ask him if he has kids Politicalboi Nov 2012 #4
He has kids abelenkpe Nov 2012 #17
Teach him about "shared sacrifice." woo me with science Nov 2012 #5
Voters did not vote for a balanced approach. jeff47 Nov 2012 #6
Read the article from this thread PETRUS Nov 2012 #7
Thank you! abelenkpe Nov 2012 #13
Glad to help. PETRUS Nov 2012 #19
Volunteer to tear up his "Democratic Party membership" and say thank-you. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2012 #8
Just let him go. I wish all Third Wayers would leave the party. What are they gonna do? Vote GOP? Zorra Nov 2012 #11
I know huh? abelenkpe Nov 2012 #14
I completely reject this statement: gollygee Nov 2012 #15
How old is this moronic relative of yours? Panasonic Nov 2012 #20
70? I'm guessing abelenkpe Nov 2012 #21
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