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Sekhmets Daughter

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85. The list is endless and we MUST take back the word
Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:32 AM
Nov 2012

it is the bedrock of all contracts, including the social compact.

I didn't realize their recommendations were that bad democrattotheend Nov 2012 #1
I know, it sounds even worse today. fasttense Nov 2012 #86
Bernie Sanders is absolutely right. surrealAmerican Nov 2012 #2
He is not only right donnasgirl Nov 2012 #16
I don't believe it does cut taxes on the wealthy BainsBane Nov 2012 #38
You're more well-informed than Sen. Sanders??? WinkyDink Nov 2012 #70
See post 40 on the Tax Policy Center summary BainsBane Nov 2012 #105
See these links BainsBane Nov 2012 #111
You're correct. There isn't enough info for anyone who is savannah43 Nov 2012 #88
Read the tax policy Center report BainsBane Nov 2012 #103
Distributional effects of Simpson Bowles BainsBane Nov 2012 #110
'slashes entitlements' ...... are these your words?? Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #3
'Slashes entitlements' is as written in the article. Segami Nov 2012 #4
I was not sure, that is why I asked Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #5
They have managed to condition us to use such terms in our everyday discussions. Segami Nov 2012 #6
Being entitled to something is NOT a bad thing...we have to stop allowing the Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #11
Yes, I agree with you regarding the terms 'entitled or entitlements', but Segami Nov 2012 #17
Because we let them... We should scream Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #22
I AGREE 100%!!! I am a firm believer of ' pushing back ' against ANY and ALL Segami Nov 2012 #26
Why stop with Mitch McConnell's mother. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #29
I didn't stop at Mitch McConnell's mother. Segami Nov 2012 #32
Exactly...and not just Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #33
Glad to oblige... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #30
+1,000 to what you said. Their money is no better than ours that we paid in. freshwest Nov 2012 #48
Paul Ryan's suggestion for a system he said helped his family is to gut it with a voucher system.. midnight Nov 2012 #100
It's heartening to read this discussion here Plucketeer Nov 2012 #104
We should let our congress critters Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #108
Yeah! That's a GREAT angle Plucketeer Dec 2012 #124
By George! I think he's got it. Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #125
Especially something that we paid for. SS is a self-supporting fund. savannah43 Nov 2012 #90
The embezzling began under St Ronnie.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #92
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #95
Yes, Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #97
I know of no list Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #14
Did you know the word entitled is in the 1935 SS law 9 times? FogerRox Nov 2012 #51
I believe it. The GOP hate FDR so much they wanted to take him off the dime. freshwest Nov 2012 #118
I guess, but it has a specific meaning union_maid Nov 2012 #41
How about "earned benefits"? I heard someone say that once. n/t cui bono Nov 2012 #58
"earned benefits" is exactly right, because that is what it is! meti57b Nov 2012 #66
We are... 99Forever Nov 2012 #68
Entitlement is NOT a bad word...stop allowing the GOp to brand you and your language. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #9
I prefer Social Safety Net Programs. n/t humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #37
To which you are ENTITLED... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #43
To which I invested my own capital.... humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #109
No, you "invested" nothing. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #112
Did you know the word entitled is in the 1935 SS law 9 times? FogerRox Nov 2012 #52
Crazy how deep it goes, isn't it? The complete free hand to set conditions TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #47
Exactly. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #74
I'm with you on this. AnnaLee Nov 2012 #57
When you work for an employer, your are "entitled" to your paycheck! Stonepounder Nov 2012 #83
The list is endless and we MUST take back the word Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #85
Pre-Paid Benefits....50 yrs. of FICA Taxes...29 yrs. of FICA + Savings.... Junkdrawer Nov 2012 #114
You don't have any "pre-paid" benefits.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #117
"Every dime of your FICA taxes are spent to pay for the benefits of those already retired." WRONG Junkdrawer Nov 2012 #119
The trust fund is the largest owner of US debt.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #120
Tell China that the US government doesn't honor its debt.... Junkdrawer Nov 2012 #121
The US will honor its debt, Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #122
I disagree. "Entitlement" has become a dirty word but the way I look at it, Medicare premiums LoisB Nov 2012 #10
Absolutely agree.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #45
the word entitled is in the 1935 SS law 9 times - dont run away from it FogerRox Nov 2012 #55
Entitlements is the right and proper word, quit submitting to spin. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #18
The republicans have corrupted the word Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #27
Whatever. Just one of the many reason they continue to exist. Play on. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #28
This comment needs to be read far and wide. FogerRox Nov 2012 #56
Better yet is... rudycantfail Nov 2012 #116
You are entirely correct FogerRox Nov 2012 #53
The word entitled is in the Original 1935 law 9 times FogerRox Nov 2012 #50
Is it being passed? I mean, has Obama offered that? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #7
No, and the source article link here, says he did not: freshwest Nov 2012 #24
Thanks freshwest! Segami Nov 2012 #36
You're welcome, it's all coming together for good. That thread also has Bernie and Begich's freshwest Nov 2012 #49
K&R, and countdown to Bernie getting labeled as a "purity troll". bullwinkle428 Nov 2012 #8
lol- Yeah he DOES want a damn pony!!!! upi402 Nov 2012 #15
Go Bernie. One of the very, very few politicians I trust for the truth. n/t NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #12
I'm with Bernie Sanders upi402 Nov 2012 #13
+1. Overseas Nov 2012 #23
One of the few sane voices in DC Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #19
This is what Bernie boldly wrote LEADING off his letter. Segami Nov 2012 #20
Simpson-Bowles finding ways to protect the rich, at the expense of everyone else.... midnight Nov 2012 #21
Simpson Bowles is a Republican type plan. Something they would like. Overseas Nov 2012 #25
Something truly democratic reteachinwi Nov 2012 #59
That's what I want. Wall Street got bailed out to such a great extent. It is their turn to Overseas Nov 2012 #77
It eliminates lower taxes on capital gains BainsBane Nov 2012 #107
Thanks Segami Protalker Nov 2012 #31
Your welcome. I agree and favor Single Payer. Segami Nov 2012 #39
I am writing my Senator now humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #34
I'm not sure that's accurate BainsBane Nov 2012 #35
Simpson Bowles taxes capital gains as ordinary revenue BainsBane Nov 2012 #40
K&R Hubert Flottz Nov 2012 #42
Out of 100 senators we only have one truly decent one who seem to care about us Pakid Nov 2012 #44
And he isnt a Democrat. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #54
Yeah, he's an avowed democratic socialist on top of that. nt Selatius Nov 2012 #64
But why, why, why zentrum Nov 2012 #46
I'll tell John2 Nov 2012 #61
good question. better one..why put together this commission SammyWinstonJack Nov 2012 #67
Obama didn't have enough facts and bought the "Fiscal Cliff" crap. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #71
I'll add that the drumbeat to eliminate the cap on Social Security altogether has the same motive. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #60
Plenty of Middle-Class people (like moi) have modest investments & don't want CG rates raised. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #78
actually not. 95% of such investments are held by the top 20%, 40% by the top 1%. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #98
i blame obama for simpson-bowles tomp Nov 2012 #62
The cat food commission did a completely incompetent job. tclambert Nov 2012 #63
Only for real people. They did a wonderful job for the 1%. savannah43 Nov 2012 #91
They did exactly what they were hired to do. Jakes Progress Nov 2012 #102
Bernie! AzDar Nov 2012 #65
This revelation is literally sickening, as my stomach is now upset. I can hardly believe the S.S. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #79
Gotta love Bernie Sanders! PotatoChip Nov 2012 #73
K&R for Bernie!! SHRED Nov 2012 #75
Absolutely NOTHING "balanced" about Simpson or Bowles SHRED Nov 2012 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #80
Obama. I understand that he had to make concessions during his first term. savannah43 Nov 2012 #93
This part is incorrect Doctor_J Nov 2012 #81
A Hand for Sanders joy2u2 Nov 2012 #82
thanks for screwing the well being of billions of people blue-dog sociopaths fascisthunter Nov 2012 #84
I wish he was my senator. blackspade Nov 2012 #87
I STAND with Bernie. bvar22 Nov 2012 #89
Goldman Sachs' Lloyd Blankfein on Cutting SS: sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #96
I'm with Bernie - enough of this shit benefitting the rich!!!! Initech Nov 2012 #94
I like Obama and all redqueen Nov 2012 #99
I really hope Bernie is careful and doesn't ride in small planes n/t melody Nov 2012 #101
the rich 1% want poor 99% to bail them out lovuian Nov 2012 #106
So What Can We Do? I Mean Really? Obama Get Cracking! ... YOHABLO Nov 2012 #113
K and R for Bernie.... Stuart G Nov 2012 #115
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #123
Please remember: Senator Sanders also opposes any Chained CPI for Social Security. patrice Dec 2012 #126
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