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they really are not even trying to pretend anymore, are they? niyad Dec 2012 #1
The closer we inch towards December 31st, the greater the fear-mongering howls become. Segami Dec 2012 #3
They are enemies of the State and should be treated as such. Coburn is plethoro Dec 2012 #26
+1 freshwest Dec 2012 #27
Let's get rid of his health care lbrtbell Dec 2012 #2
+100 BINGO! RC Dec 2012 #5
Double BINGO!!! kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #51
Add to that a massive cut in Congressional salaries-- burnsei sensei Dec 2012 #55
I wholeheartedly agree! City Lights Dec 2012 #71
He's right. Congress doesn't need Medicare or Social Security. nt patrice Dec 2012 #4
I'm not sure we need congress, either. I'd rather use a system of democratically elected volunteer HiPointDem Dec 2012 #12
LOLOL!! Segami Dec 2012 #13
they sure couldn't do any worse nt newfie11 Dec 2012 #60
Yes,, Coburn doesn't need it so it isn't necessary - Out of touch! n/t socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #29
How about if we get rid of a few wars & congressional salaries LeftInTX Dec 2012 #6
Don't forget those redundant foreign bases. Warpy Dec 2012 #7
I wish Obama would propose a salary cut for House & Senate Ghost of Tom Joad Dec 2012 #52
Who's this "we", kemosabe? TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #8
He's referring to the 47%......you know, the moochers! Segami Dec 2012 #9
Yeah, the moochers who have paid into both these programs all their working lives. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #16
They will be on the streets with pitchforks. This would be the last straw. plethoro Dec 2012 #24
all the assorted, poorly-written real life villains eShirl Dec 2012 #38
Coburn you fucking jerk. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #10
The corporations and rich have historic low tax rates so we HAVE to cut programs people need. ErikJ Dec 2012 #11
Says the man who's health and retirement is guaranteed! n/t Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #14
+99999 eShirl Dec 2012 #36
He is such a liar. And I did not hear George Stephanopoulus interrupt him when sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #15
Get the sales Dept. out of the news room and then you will have real journalists again! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #18
I'm with you 100%!Lies and more lies and the press let's them go on and on!Coburn is a big fat liar. The Wielding Truth Dec 2012 #22
I guess we should stop paying for congress healthcare and pension. Third Doctor Dec 2012 #17
Senator Coburn is a Medical Doctor. Segami Dec 2012 #19
Yes, and a medical doctor in violation of the burnsei sensei Dec 2012 #56
K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #20
Did you intend to say " what America would LOOK like if those programs disappeared? Segami Dec 2012 #23
Exactly, I did intend to say "what America would look like if those programs disappeared." ReRe Dec 2012 #42
Thats entirely up to you should you decide to correct it or leave it as is. Segami Dec 2012 #43
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Okay so what are thing we "absolutely need" Sen Coburn? AllyCat Dec 2012 #25
Ooo!! I know this one! eShirl Dec 2012 #37
Weren't the Republicans trying to attack Obama on the false claim he took 700 billion from Medicare RyanThomas Dec 2012 #28
Ha! ;-) ReRe Dec 2012 #44
It is way past due that the pensions and healthcare that congress gets when they leave office be still_one Dec 2012 #30
And drug tested if they want to continue receiving their welfare government cheque. Segami Dec 2012 #32
We have it on tape. Clip it. Repeat it. aquart Dec 2012 #31
You know you're a #bananaRepublican when you claim Social Security isn't "necessary. aquart Dec 2012 #33
I'm writing that down... ReRe Dec 2012 #45
$700 billion a year for unwinnable stalemates vs. medicare and social security for all. Initech Dec 2012 #34
He said WHAT??? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2012 #35
What Does Coburn Mean DallasNE Dec 2012 #39
They send him out there because he's pretty.... ReRe Dec 2012 #47
Those Who Voted to Hide Plethoro #21 Comment LarryNM Dec 2012 #40
take it to Meta-discussion forum eShirl Dec 2012 #41
wow - 1% WhackJob Greedhead (R) Berlum Dec 2012 #46
Hey Tom. The Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force will all be bankrupt June 30. Scuba Dec 2012 #48
Our "moderates" will be pushing for this in a few years RandiFan1290 Dec 2012 #49
Those fake "moderates" - will be replaced by true progressives Panasonic Dec 2012 #67
coburn and his ilk are something we absolutely don't need. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #50
Sez the doctor who likely made part of his fortune from patients who Skidmore Dec 2012 #53
The Wealthy Doctor, With An Upcoming Congressional Benefits Package. Paladin Dec 2012 #59
Just because this fucker doesn't need them doesn't mean that others don't liberal N proud Dec 2012 #54
"Other states will take the Okies as we continue our efforts to turn this country to dust..." (NT) Heywood J Dec 2012 #57
He doesn't need a federal pension either n/t Rustycup Dec 2012 #58
How about we invest in a bunch of these, instead? 99Forever Dec 2012 #61
they are counting on the sheeples never actually waking up to what is really going on, never niyad Dec 2012 #64
And unfortunately... 99Forever Dec 2012 #65
When will MSM tell the truth? Rustycup Dec 2012 #62
he's one arrogant fuckstick spanone Dec 2012 #63
Fine, we don't need to pay your salary and your benefits are permanently revoked. Panasonic Dec 2012 #66
Meaning we don't need grandma or grandpa? McCamy Taylor Dec 2012 #68
Obama often praises Coburn and says he is his friend, an honest man and all that. Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #69
The question,as always-------- scratcho Dec 2012 #70
Things we don't actually need? How about Senators named Coburn? yellowcanine Dec 2012 #72
Good let's take away his benefits too - he doesn't need it. Let him pay for his own healthcare LynneSin Dec 2012 #73
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