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In reply to the discussion: Obama gives Dems marching orders [View all]COLGATE4
(14,791 posts)43. Sequestration cuts, in a heartbeat.
That's just legislative and what one legislature does, another can undo at some future date. But once you change the formula for SS benefits it's that way forever. And it only gets worse the second time you do it.
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K & R. And left out bankster lover, warmonger, baby killer and forcing people to marry animals.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#15
No the Cult of the Cave Bear didn't use those exactly terms... But you know what they mean.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#30
Well, that's because Democrats control the Senate, so anything that passes both Houses
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#9
You're aware that Congress is the branch that has taxing and spending power, right?
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#11
Chant with me ... "Bull Pulpit", "Pretty Speech", "Bull Pulpit", "Pretty Speech" !!
JoePhilly
Aug 2013
#21
and not too long ago he was telling us we must reconsider cherished priorities.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#29
To the ramparts! Fight! *Obama in distance on hill, talking to republicans*
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#44