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In reply to the discussion: "I live on $710.00 a month, what exactly am I supposed to cut?" [View all]Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)332. I agree that we should be able to criticize Obama.
However, sometimes it seems that everyone on a Dem site do NOTHING but criticize.
Hopefully a lot of them are trolls.
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The way I understand it is that people that solely rely on SS won't see any changes...
Comrade_McKenzie
Apr 2013
#1
CATO and Heritage LOVE destroying Social Security, so they're hap-happ-happy to keep the status quo
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2013
#354
no, thta has been proved wrong - and even if it was right, why not just raise the cap a little
hollysmom
Apr 2013
#265
Absolutely correct. Perhaps it was because of the same reason they did not want a public option for
still_one
Apr 2013
#307
If you look close enough, you will always see dollar signs. They've all sold us down the river.
AAO
Apr 2013
#320
Everyone prefers raising the cap. As do I. But how many Republicans in Congress will play ball
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2013
#324
I prefer raising the cap, too. It's the BEST solution to keep Social Security solvent.
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2013
#330
That is a dangerous precipice to cross because it turns Social Secutiry into a Welfare program
NorthCarolina
Apr 2013
#348
Exactly, and for Democrats to fail and recognize this basic fact is a betrayal to honesty.
still_one
Apr 2013
#309
Even reagan said that social security was not the cause of the deficit. Raise the cap. Problem
still_one
Apr 2013
#311
I think calling disagreeing with Obama plans being called bashing is an over statement
hollysmom
Apr 2013
#266
Social security IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE DEFICIT. I will trust Bernie Sanders before I trust anyone
still_one
Apr 2013
#306
How fucking stupid does anyone actually have to be to think that the calculated "poverty level"
eridani
Apr 2013
#278
Walking BAREFOOT is even better, and sleeping outside will insure access to fresh air!
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#26
actually barefoot is better. shit. i gave up shoes a decade ago. also no need to buy socks.
pansypoo53219
Apr 2013
#170
Free, extremely restricted use with questionable security and no privacy? No thanks. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#60
The Repug prescription: eat the cat, sell the vid on-line. Offshore the profits.
leveymg
Apr 2013
#69
Yes they could reduce their phone cost. But I don't think that that in and of itself
totodeinhere
Apr 2013
#84
Maybe the person is NOT able to get out. Maybe they are force to stay home a lot due to
diabeticman
Apr 2013
#78
Haul a desk top, CRT and keyboard to the mall and back for free internet, once a day?
RC
Apr 2013
#122
People may not "want to own desktops," but maybe they can't AFFORD to buy a laptop.
MADem
Apr 2013
#283
Yes, sister! you are so right! AND while dumpster diving he can get some food too! Beggards can't be
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#30
I can not even comprehend living without NHS on 710USD and likely without other services we in UK
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#48
As someone who has done volunteer work at an animal shelter I can tell you that sadly
totodeinhere
Apr 2013
#105
Well it's a sad reality that if you can't afford to adequately care for a pet
totodeinhere
Apr 2013
#98
+1. Hey, I'm frugal to a fault, but caring for a pet,having love in your life...
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#249
Thanks for the kind words. At this point it is a matter of transportation for me.
sunwyn
Apr 2013
#297
+1. the same people who are telling everyone how great the president's plan is are questioning
HiPointDem
Apr 2013
#196
And how will he pay for the data overage fees that will result from video calling?
Occulus
Apr 2013
#153
Until you have walked in that person's shoes, don't you DARE suggest they do it. n/t
duffyduff
Apr 2013
#136
Get rid of the pet? Never mind that alone might increase his mortality chances. Oh, wait! Drop dead!
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#19
How do you know he didnt try already? I can hardly imagine someone in that postion haven't tried
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#43
Trusting phone companies with a budget that tight these days doesn't seem terribly safe. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#61
No, I'm implying that relying on phone companies for the net isn't a safe cheaper alternative
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#81
HUD has a program with certain landlords for low income seniors where HUD pays most of the rent.
SunSeeker
Apr 2013
#201
You have to employed to get Sec. 8 housing. Maybe she works? I thought she was on SS.nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#253
your taxes are lowered when you're over 65? you are lucky your house is paid for and you have skills
Sunlei
Apr 2013
#41
Here in TX our property taxes aren't lowered at 65; I think they're frozen.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#254
This man worked many years of his life I am willing to bet and worked hard. He is retired
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2013
#28
under systems like ours, the smaller the difference between parties, the greater they agitate for
MisterP
Apr 2013
#190
SSI for our disabled have different rules for income, than those who are retired.
unapatriciated
Apr 2013
#248
Anyone who suggest there are areas on the budget posted that could be cut...
unapatriciated
Apr 2013
#47
$817/month in unemployment and SNAP (food stamp) benefits, after AT&T 'outsourced' my job to India.
ColesCountyDem
Apr 2013
#55
Compassionate conservatism is an oxymoron, and most conservatives are morons.
mountain grammy
Apr 2013
#62
Meanwhile, you are expected to be a good little consumer and buy a 38" 3d TV.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2013
#65
This is why we need pensions for everyone that are independent of the employer.
stevenleser
Apr 2013
#67
Ask Alan Simpson what the elderly, veterans and the poor are supposed to cut.
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#70
thought you were serious until you headed into dumpster diving and part time job
magical thyme
Apr 2013
#126
I was once, in my younger years, quite a connoisseur of dumpster diving, tell me
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#234
People that have no idea what poverty is like yet advise and judge poor people
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#237
thanks. missing the big picture, focusing on relatively meaningless minutiae.
NRaleighLiberal
Apr 2013
#127
And how do you know that this person is not using the computer at the library?
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#130
The person is living on SSDI. The amount is a clue so that means he is disabled.
Cleita
Apr 2013
#134
I was told by a freeper that internet and phone are luxuries. So is a pet.
appleannie1
Apr 2013
#160
BTW according to the link, the person quoted would be eligible for food stamps but has not applied.
Nye Bevan
Apr 2013
#182
They slashed food stamps to people who get HUD rent aid to about $15 a month.
kickysnana
Apr 2013
#315
Question: Have you tried to get part time employment, if you're healthy enuf?
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#259
I hope young people are seeing this and will consider this the next time they buy an iPhone.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#262
What a deal! I have Tracfone pay as you go. Minutes roll forward. I pay about $200/yr,
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#319
"harvest them and serve them up as gourmet bbq hot-meals to the elderly, instead of paying out SS"
Kolesar
Apr 2013
#314
The point of Horace is to criticize the cuts to the cost of living adjustment to Social Security
Kolesar
Apr 2013
#312