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In reply to the discussion: I hold a straight forward opinion: Obama offered moving to Chained CPI because he's open to it [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)141. Here's Video of Obama in 2006 to Brookings Institute..that proves where he comes from..
Obama 2006Too many of us have been interested in defending programs as written in 1938?
On launch day, enter soon-to-bepresidential candidate Barack Obama to the Robert RubinRoger Altman chambers. Remember, Rubin and Altman were Bill Clinton Bigs. Obama felt very much at home in this chamber, with these ideas. Very one of them.
You could call this pb[Obamas NeoLiberal Manifesto. Watch and see if Im wrong. Its not long, it touches most of the bases, and tells you all you need to know about how Barack Obama would govern. (Points if you hear footsteps of 2013 as well.)
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On launch day, enter soon-to-bepresidential candidate Barack Obama to the Robert RubinRoger Altman chambers. Remember, Rubin and Altman were Bill Clinton Bigs. Obama felt very much at home in this chamber, with these ideas. Very one of them.
You could call this pb[Obamas NeoLiberal Manifesto. Watch and see if Im wrong. Its not long, it touches most of the bases, and tells you all you need to know about how Barack Obama would govern. (Points if you hear footsteps of 2013 as well.)
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I hold a straight forward opinion: Obama offered moving to Chained CPI because he's open to it [View all]
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
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Here's Video of Obama in 2006 to Brookings Institute..that proves where he comes from..
KoKo
Dec 2012
#141
It's luck when it happens over and over and over again....yeap, they call it luck
uponit7771
Dec 2012
#33
The fact is neither of us can safely predict with certainty how variables will play out
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#46
It appears that Pres Obama was willing to use SS benefit cuts as a bargaining tool.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#20
Oh, puh-leeze. Obama gave nothing away, Boner couldn't even get his own caucus to
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#106
What do you mean 'starts'? Legislation begins in the House. It's on Boner or his
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#136
We've disagreed about this also in another thread, I think. I see it as Obama
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#155
Obama's bluff meant nothing without the seeming backing of Pelosi and Hoyer. Obama gambled
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#165
I generally agree with your comments CU, so not big deal that on this we are
sabrina 1
Dec 2012
#166
I actually agree with you almost always! :) So this may just be a glass half-full, half-empty
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#168
the protecting the most vunerable part is for vets and those on disability. not others!
SugarShack
Dec 2012
#161
In science, the simplest explanation is usually the best explanation and in this case Obama
byeya
Dec 2012
#10
Meanwhile, by appearing conciliatory and open to negotiation, the President's support grows....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#13
Yes, I'm talking to you DIRECTLY and PLAINLY, and I'm not going to be intimidated by you....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#19
"no matter what the President does, certain extremists on this board will NEVER support him."
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#25
Backing down are we? You're the one who acted like I was accusing you directly....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#38
You attacked me personally and I responded in kind. You can dish it out but can't take it. nt.
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#105
Unless you're one of the "extremists" I mentioned in my post, my comments shouldn't....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#22
Is calling him a "lying republican" the day after he was re-elected what you consider criticism?..nt
SidDithers
Dec 2012
#35
Are you a Democrat? I think that is a fair question. Are you even eligible to be a Democrat?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#42
"Whatever the question"? The questions are "Are you a Democrat?" "Are you even eligible
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#57
I think you're evasiveness confirms that you are not a Democrat and not eligible to be a Democrat.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#71
You say, "Whatever the question, guns are not the answer". That's not what Canadians said in 1812.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#74
"DEMOCRATIC Underground." "DEMOCRATIC Underground." "DEMOCRATIC Underground." Got it?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#76
Sid in interjecting his opinin about programs that are hugely important to millions of Americans
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#121
You're right. I, too, have been to many countries. I wouldn't even think about trying to influence
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#156
Excellent question, especially since many of us did more than that --donated, volunteered, etc.
whathehell
Dec 2012
#92
What's even more interesting is how many DU posters objected to the word "extremist".....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#151
I don't think a lot of the people questioning the presidents chained cpi proposal are extremists.
Arcanetrance
Dec 2012
#122
Wait, now. Are those like me who supported him, yet question his policies...extremists?
madfloridian
Dec 2012
#139
Or could it be Tom that you are reacting to only a smart part of the equation?
grantcart
Dec 2012
#23
grantcard, of course nothing has been nailed down yet, talk about stating the obvious
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#65
The key words in that exchange was "I don't know...". So, we have a reporter and another
plethoro
Dec 2012
#78
You don't gamble with things you are not willing to lose. And Pelosi - shame on you.
jillan
Dec 2012
#28
Unnecessary as DU is all speculation...the Principle of Parsimony should rule
HereSince1628
Dec 2012
#56
We're still waiting for a "check" in the President's game of inter-dimensional chess...
Romulox
Dec 2012
#61
In this case, it would use an already progressive tax policy to keep income the same
bhikkhu
Dec 2012
#91
Aside from the rest of it, your method would be unjust to those of us the tax code already treats
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#119
Can Obama raise social security payments in 2014 if we can take over the House which would negate
judesedit
Dec 2012
#102
In addition I'd like to say I like the CPI idea where nursing homes are concerned. They take every
judesedit
Dec 2012
#104
He comes across as fair to me, simply explaining how and why things turn out as they do
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2012
#138