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In reply to the discussion: I owe some DUers an apology. [View all]Bolo Boffin
(23,796 posts)20. Maybe because the responders understand that the apology is satirical? n/t
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Those earning between $30 and $40K would be hit the hardest according to the linked article. n/t
Sekhmets Daughter
Feb 2013
#5
Thanks for yr apology! This whole fiasco reminds me of how the wonderful ACA really hits
truedelphi
Feb 2013
#109
Same theme, "IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY" ...., "but 'we' hate being bought & sold as slaves!"
patrice
Feb 2013
#98
This thread isn't about SS, it's about other ways the chained CPI could impact people.
Bolo Boffin
Feb 2013
#41
You stopped making specific claims shortly after the 2010 State of the Union.
JoePhilly
Feb 2013
#133
Nah. You just keep making stuff up. You are either ignorant about how the CPI works
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#159
Having a rational argument with Manny is like trying to catch a waterfall with your bear hands.
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#160
Just don't hold your breath while you wait. Predictable gambit, but no cigar.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#99
+1 Why aren't we asking, god forbid!!, what could be bought in terms of loophole abatement, or solar
patrice
Feb 2013
#57
Hypothetical "yes", but the question is what to do. TIME is short. Have you seen those graphs
patrice
Feb 2013
#89
Some people bitch about everytthing being about money and then they MAKE everything about money.
patrice
Feb 2013
#87
I agree; I saw it as purely sarcastic and I fully agree with the sentiment!
Fire Walk With Me
Feb 2013
#50
That's related to the same thing we say about how we are told "There's not enough (whatever) to go
patrice
Feb 2013
#97
Cutting benefits to veterans and increasing taxes on $30,000-40,000 income is still unacceptable
AndyA
Feb 2013
#76
It's funny. You post Obamas offer from the WH web site, and you are putting Obama down
Autumn
Feb 2013
#80
The president's offer to cut benefits for seniors, veterans, and the working poor
Autumn
Feb 2013
#84
"2. Increasing taxes, .." is as clever as Reagan's taxation of 50% of SS benefits for the first time
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#101
The cuts that you mentioned are unacceptable. There are other uses of CPI.
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#103
Sorry, but President Obama isn't evilly thinking of how to screw SS recipients.
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#123
And I would be forever grteful if the Fed Government would release the names of the
truedelphi
Feb 2013
#142
Manny, I stated in this OP somewhere that in the case of disinflation, the CPI should freeze.
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#164