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DeschutesRiver

(2,354 posts)
11. Thanks for pushing this issue along.
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 12:17 PM
Dec 2012

With all this news of ss and medicare cutting, when the real issue is letting the wealthy take too much advantage, I'm am fast approaching the point of no return.

In that if ss or medicare are messed with by Obama, who I voted in to protect these very issues, then I will never vote Democrat again. That will only be for my last 20-30 elections, but I'll do what I can to never forget this.

If there is anything I believe in, it is the way society treats its older members. And frankly, these programs are bought and paid for by all of us who work. To breach this contract will be unforgivable. I'm not feeling militant about it, it is just the way it makes me feel, ie that if Obama hasn't been listening on this issue, I am done with it all.

Thank you duffyduff Dec 2012 #1
Done! Little Star Dec 2012 #2
"ProSense and I." Brickbat Dec 2012 #3
Amazing but true. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #8
Keep up the good work, Manny. Brickbat Dec 2012 #10
Sorry, I view her cooperation as a vain attempt to save face whatchamacallit Dec 2012 #19
Save face? ProSense Dec 2012 #33
Vain being the operative word in my opinion. n/t A Simple Game Dec 2012 #34
We were right to raise these issues during the election. Pro was wrong, 'sorry Pro sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #38
WH Spokesman Carney: Chained CPI "Something Republicans Wanted" ProSense Dec 2012 #39
Well that's not news. Republicans have always wanted to cut SS and to sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #53
You could knock me over... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #42
C'mon kids, pony up a signature. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #4
K&R...I just signed. bullwinkle428 Dec 2012 #5
These petitions do nothing, Manny Doctor_J Dec 2012 #6
You hit the nail on the head HERVEPA Dec 2012 #12
I think they are only setup as a vent, to make one feel they are RKP5637 Dec 2012 #17
Not by themselves. But they can be useful. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #24
I wrote him to snuff the Moon and Mars missions and he did it Kolesar Dec 2012 #52
DURec leftstreet Dec 2012 #7
k&r limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #9
Thanks for pushing this issue along. DeschutesRiver Dec 2012 #11
Done PADemD Dec 2012 #13
Well, for whatever reason, it won't allow me to create an account. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #14
Done. mindem Dec 2012 #15
I don't think he cares former-republican Dec 2012 #16
This country in not about "we the people" IMO. It's all about $$$$$, people are secondary. If it RKP5637 Dec 2012 #18
No argument there former-republican Dec 2012 #20
k Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #21
Petition signed Royal Sloan 09 Dec 2012 #22
is this the same media that said the election was a close 'horserace'? Whisp Dec 2012 #23
People. Hold off on signing the petition. Look like the "plan" that was floated was bluestate10 Dec 2012 #25
It won't hurt tp sign the petition and demonstrate that we are watching. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #29
won't hurt hopemountain Dec 2012 #60
Actually, seems like it was the President's offer: MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #55
Done. jsr Dec 2012 #26
SIGNATURES NEEDED BY JANUARY 17, 2013 TO REACH GOAL OF 25,00024,909TOTAL SIGNATURES ON THIS PETITION Vincardog Dec 2012 #27
Up to 536 now MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #54
I couldn't create an account with that website. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #28
Give them an email address, wait to receive a password, and sign in. jsr Dec 2012 #31
This the first time I've seen your and Prosense's post for the petition. nc4bo Dec 2012 #30
Not only will I sign it, I'll tweet & Facebook! grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #32
Done. geardaddy Dec 2012 #35
Done. sense Dec 2012 #36
Who is supporting this 10% cut? Every State Governor will object, it increase welfare costs. happyslug Dec 2012 #37
I agree 100%, and will sign any petition which does not make me sign up and create an account. robinlynne Dec 2012 #40
'This group' is the Whitehouse eyewall Dec 2012 #44
oh. consider it done then. robinlynne Dec 2012 #45
no. it isnt. robinlynne Dec 2012 #46
Do you mean the petition organizers or the website? eyewall Dec 2012 #58
There is all ready a petition on the website that has 600 or so. iandhr Dec 2012 #41
can you post a link to the other petition? eyewall Dec 2012 #59
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/make-no-cuts-social-security/xqsFsqLP iandhr Dec 2012 #62
Thanks! eyewall Dec 2012 #66
Not only that the COLA doesn't anywhere reflect reality. Cleita Dec 2012 #43
24,852 including me Jersey Devil Dec 2012 #47
K&R Done. Thanks Manny! nt snappyturtle Dec 2012 #48
Seems like it ought to go the opposite way. Ganja Ninja Dec 2012 #49
Kick + DURec Eric the Reddish Dec 2012 #50
Done. MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #51
Petition signed..... lib2DaBone Dec 2012 #56
West coast kick for the evening Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #57
Got in last night/early morning. Thanks to both of you for getting it going. TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #61
I mentioned the AARP information, that has allowed me to email all my Reps on three occasions libdem4life Dec 2012 #63
Kick Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #64
Done. RKP5637 Dec 2012 #65
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