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jazzimov

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39. I read the entire article, including the part about "separate visits" which

Sun Mar 31, 2013, 03:50 AM

Mar 2013

don't necessarily include "secret behind closed door" meetings.

Also, "cost-saving changes AND deliver Democratic votes" cannot possibly mean cuts to benefits, because then he could not deliver the Democratic votes. And, he has specifically said PUBLICLY that he supported cutting PAYMENTS but NOT BENEFITS.

This is pure and simple fear-mongering.

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Obama working with Republicans to "reform" Medicare. [View all] MadHound Mar 2013 OP

wsws.org. LOL...nt SidDithers Mar 2013 #1

Can you actually disputer anything that the article says? MadHound Mar 2013 #2

the ability to dispute from this one is limited to fart noises and smily posts Dragonfli Mar 2013 #11

The Times article doesn't say anything jazzimov Mar 2013 #29

I guess you didn't read past the second paragraph of the times article. MadHound Mar 2013 #35

I read the entire article, including the part about "separate visits" which jazzimov Mar 2013 #39

OH, and PS about that link you mentioned jazzimov Mar 2013 #40

Uh Huh... WillyT Mar 2013 #10

And Ya Gotta Love The Angle NewsMax Is Takig On This... WillyT Mar 2013 #12

Interesting article: jazzimov Mar 2013 #28

Without increased revenues, this is unlikely--but Progressive dog Mar 2013 #30

We love when the prez works with repubs. CrispyQ Mar 2013 #3

It's the same movie all over again jsr Mar 2013 #13

I hate sequels. Don't you? CrispyQ Mar 2013 #17

people with the same political views tend to stick together nt msongs Mar 2013 #4

They do, don't they? SammyWinstonJack Mar 2013 #34

Wouldn't Surprise Me In The Least... WillyT Mar 2013 #5

anything the President proposes will be rejected by republicans....anything spanone Mar 2013 #6

And if they call him on his "bluff," then what? duffyduff Mar 2013 #9

Then what's the point? I just can't grasp this logic, so it must be me. sabrina 1 Mar 2013 #31

!!! Well Done! bvar22 Mar 2013 #37

Chained CPI Milliesmom Mar 2013 #7

The one sure way for Repukes to hold the House in 2014 and win the Senate is imo indepat Mar 2013 #26

I can't believe people are still in denial about this president duffyduff Mar 2013 #8

The Obama playbook sulphurdunn Mar 2013 #15

sounds normal. nt limpyhobbler Mar 2013 #14

When are we at DU going to get off our asses and call-out Obama on his betrayal of our trust? ~nt 99th_Monkey Mar 2013 #16

We need an ad showing him PROMISING not to raise SS, medicare and medicaid. Auntie Bush Mar 2013 #18

Obama promises to protect Medicare - August 2012 99th_Monkey Mar 2013 #19

But but the president is just so nice and he always means well jsr Mar 2013 #21

The only reform needed is single payer medicare for all. Cut out the insurance companies! on point Mar 2013 #20

This Liberalynn Apr 2013 #41

The beginning of an end of the Third Way politics. Tender to the Bone Mar 2013 #22

What is the proposal? ProSense Mar 2013 #23

Is increased deductible and "pay something" newspeak for savings? TheKentuckian Mar 2013 #24

I don't know ProSense Mar 2013 #25

Makes sense, if an old person needs home care but can't afford to pay protection money Dragonfli Mar 2013 #27

I've Had Nothing But A Bad Experience With Medicare DallasNE Mar 2013 #32

k&r I guess 2010 losses weren't bad enough for him. forestpath Mar 2013 #33

Kick !!! WillyT Mar 2013 #36

Well, of course he is. woo me with science Mar 2013 #38