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In reply to the discussion: For those who believe the President supports chained CPI [View all]still_one
(96,779 posts)2. Agreed. It should not be on the table. If they want to preserve SS, raise the cap.
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Agreed. It should not be on the table. If they want to preserve SS, raise the cap.
still_one
Apr 2013
#2
Do you know what obtuse means? Obama proposed this, he supports his proposal.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#12
He specifically promised not to cut using a change in cpi. your bullshit is just that
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#36
It is like arguing with a kindergarten class that thinks Pete the custodian is Pan and can fly
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#54
The Bush White House called lowering polution standards their "Blue Skies Initiative".
Marr
Apr 2013
#48
The rich will all still be rich. Most SS recipients will go sick and hungry. That is not "balanced."
forestpath
Apr 2013
#9
Wow, an increase starting at age 76, phased in over 10 years. Av life expectancy 78.2
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#10
That is heading in the wrong direction, most don't live that long, typically the wealthy
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Apr 2013
#18
"If grandma needs food, then drag your lazy ass over to her house and give her some food."
cthulu2016
Apr 2013
#39
That's exactly the message the elite use in pushing these cuts, and exactly where we were before FDR
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Apr 2013
#40