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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]leftstreet
(36,106 posts)85. But who woulda thought a Dem Prez would screw over seniors?
The left side helped mobilize a massive anti-war effort when the GOPers were in office
Maybe everyone's a little shocked
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Some of us have memories that extend beyond the most recent set of talking points
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#2
And some people would deny President Obama hurts seniors when they are living in boxes.
forestpath
Dec 2012
#6
Not to mention, those focusing on just one aspect of "deal" and ignoring good it does in other ways
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#9
He could send up rockets, skywriters, put a billboard on every corner, they'd still deny it.
forestpath
Dec 2012
#26
bigtree thinks he's a better mind reader than everybody else here, lol. Where's his "links"?
xtraxritical
Dec 2012
#104
***FUDr ATTACKS*** They smack of them right down to the "I saw it on CNN" crap
uponit7771
Dec 2012
#15
Doctor_J, they will blame us as they always do. Their hero can do no wrong even when he
forestpath
Dec 2012
#24
Grandma may lose her heat, some food, maybe her life. but it's just a technical change.
jtuck004
Dec 2012
#175
please post a link to the exact statement you refer to. The White House website has all comments up.
Sunlei
Dec 2012
#61
Yes! I agree! By posting concerns it gets people to take action before it is too late!
Sadiedog
Dec 2012
#29
I blame some of this on trial balloons sent out wide and far, to see what the reaction will be
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#28
I was speaking in generalities, rather than the specifics of this deal
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#105
It is difficult to understand that people will not believe what has been confirmed by the WH
olegramps
Dec 2012
#45
Obama finally admits cuts to Medicare, Social Security are on the table 12/12/2012 12:32pm
marew
Dec 2012
#67
Most proof of your accusation. Only solid proof is valid when statements are made.
ywcachieve
Dec 2012
#65
The White House spokesmen made the statement. I saw it. It was not a trial balloon.....nft
plethoro
Dec 2012
#84
Check your mailbox, I think President Obama was sending out handwritten letters today. n/t
A Simple Game
Dec 2012
#171
Usually the only thing providing a source does is give them something else to complain about.
A Simple Game
Dec 2012
#176
The problem is we wait and react. We do not lead/push policy which is what needs to happen.
WCLinolVir
Dec 2012
#64
Kicked, Recommended and Bookmarked! I can't thank you enough bigtree!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#76
Your problem is that we have too much experience with President Obama to disregard that.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#133
You want a credible source? How about Sen Durbin? He says that he wants chained-CPI, but not
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#117
The election is over. If they are opposing the destruction of SS, they should be welcomed.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#148
Some possibilities: 1) Stockholm Syndrom; 2) Donald Segretti / Karl Rove types; 3) kids operating
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#160
Only Certain People KNOW What Lurks On Obama's Soul! Only THEY Know His Deep, Dark Motivations!!
Skraxx
Dec 2012
#145
Yup, don't post anything, let the brilliance of 3-dimensional chess play out...
joeybee12
Dec 2012
#172