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In reply to the discussion: I Think I'm Gonna Throw Up Now... [View all]BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)45. What good does it do to freak out after the deal is already done?
The only time that we can have any influence over events is right now.
Anybody who thinks Obama will look out for our interests without a hell of a lot of pressure is being taken for a fool.
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If you have a problem with preemptive capitulation then why did you vote Democratic?
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#2
Harry Reid and the Whitehouse. You can quit trying to pretend that this isn't real now. n/t
Dawgs
Dec 2012
#8
Neither of whom were quoted here. If they've made a statement in the past few hours,
gkhouston
Dec 2012
#42
Well, if they are going to let the payroll tax cut expire which largely benefits
WI_DEM
Dec 2012
#11
i'm DONE with politics, and i will NEVER cast another vote in ANY election in this country.
Mel Content
Dec 2012
#13
now they don't even have to name the source; just feed off of the other weak reports
bigtree
Dec 2012
#20
Make no mistake about it "Chained CPI" is nothing but continuous cuts to social security.
Uncle Joe
Dec 2012
#25
A top GOP aide? When it's confirmed I'll freak out but now, all I can do is hope and pray.
raouldukelives
Dec 2012
#31
I know what chained CPI is. Like I said, any tinkering aside from increasing benefits. I'm done. nt
raouldukelives
Dec 2012
#44
When you see it on paper, it's too late, now is the time to make our voices heard,
Uncle Joe
Dec 2012
#36
***MORE WARN OUT BULLSH!T**** Obama has 4 arms, ...cause I read it in an article
uponit7771
Dec 2012
#33
I notice the Obama-the Zenmaster-is-actually-kicking-Boehner's-butt crowd is MIA now
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#37
or we don't feel like arguing with trolls on a message board when they are having their fun
dionysus
Dec 2012
#51
You could call them the Whiners. Why not give Ralph Nader a call, and start a new chat board
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#52