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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Cracks The CODED THREAT To Entitlements In Obama’s State Of The Union [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)23. Hey
So was his insistence on a public option
He was also going to veto NDAA.
He is very good at nuanced language intended to make people feel good about him.
He'll cut whatever deal he feels gives him the best outcome, and he HAS said that, and done that before.
And he's callled people sanctimonious for disagreeing with his deals.
He was also going to veto NDAA.
He is very good at nuanced language intended to make people feel good about him.
He'll cut whatever deal he feels gives him the best outcome, and he HAS said that, and done that before.
And he's callled people sanctimonious for disagreeing with his deals.
...want me to list the stuff he has done, which includes making progress on health care
A Step Forward on Health Care
http://sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/?id=20BD0B94-8A65-45D9-938A-B87BBECAC4C2
What he knows how to do well is get stuff done: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=209077
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Bernie Sanders Cracks The CODED THREAT To Entitlements In Obama’s State Of The Union [View all]
Segami
Jan 2012
OP
The President's statement to "rein in long-term costs" applies only to Medicare and Medicaid.
Bolo Boffin
Jan 2012
#88
In his recap of the ACA debate last year, Bernie Sanders himself said that Medicare NEEDS reforms,
patrice
Jan 2012
#114
Couldn't "long term costs" more likely refer to administrative costs which are MORE long-term than
patrice
Jan 2012
#112
He also said, "That's why our health care law relies on a reformed private market,
fasttense
Jan 2012
#91
I for one do NOT want Obama "working with republicans about reforming entitlement programs"
arcane1
Jan 2012
#4
So, you're all okay with Risk Managers deciding what kind of care is available from "health" "care"
patrice
Jan 2012
#116
How do you think that could happen? Process-wise, what would happen that would
patrice
Jan 2012
#124
Well, then go ahead and let the GOP do it by themselves by voting for the GOP candidate. (sarc)
nanabugg
Jan 2012
#61
Agree with part of this & I will add: Repukes fight reform because it can be directed at
patrice
Jan 2012
#117
That's a tired ass line that gets uttered around here. The Obama Bad meme is prominent
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#44
Could be that he was saying TTE "Despite the outcome of the Iraq situation, our military has
patrice
Jan 2012
#118
How about we put off the whole "under the bus" stuff until he is actually put there?
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#29
well that is where he is coming from - people have to be realistic and honest like Bernie -
Douglas Carpenter
Jan 2012
#13
! So when you turn 65 suddenly a government program can do better?
anAustralianobserver
Jan 2012
#63
I know, this was a straightforward guided missile aimed at Repug talking points.
stevenleser
Jan 2012
#83
Yes, but wasn't there news made here that he now thinks that a government plan option
anAustralianobserver
Jan 2012
#87
Yes and I do recall that during the health care debate, when under pressure from the left to keep
limpyhobbler
Jan 2012
#101
That's what I thought. I guess people like Adam Green will draw attention to this.
anAustralianobserver
Jan 2012
#119
No. He's not talking to Republicans. He is not saying what you are suggesting at all.
stevenleser
Jan 2012
#120
Senator Sanders is fiercely protective of the social safety net and his comments are welcomed.
proverbialwisdom
Jan 2012
#8
I think theymeant veto proof as in a veto would have done more harm than good
cstanleytech
Jan 2012
#66
All of that is right and there is still more that would have made the veto worse...
stevenleser
Jan 2012
#84
"It's a bad idea but you'll find them hawking it on both sides of the aisle."
Hell Hath No Fury
Jan 2012
#43
nope. he isn't. the people using his statement as another excuse to hop on the Breathless Anger
dionysus
Jan 2012
#29
So he promised something that would actually strengthen Social Security but once elected, he does
SammyWinstonJack
Jan 2012
#98
It was not about "cracking a code" he said he was concerned about what would come of it and if
deacon
Jan 2012
#46
except he didn't say anything like that.. but you go ahead and be suspicious if it cheers you
dionysus
Jan 2012
#60
Want reform? Not one more nickel should be borrowed from the SS trust fund for so-called "defense."
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#70
Not nearly as much waste as there is in the Private HC Industry. How about we talk
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#85
The Republican obstructionists did not appoint the members of the Cat-Food Commission.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#69
Don't worry. Obama will veto any cuts to entitlements. Just like he vetoed the NDAA.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2012
#72