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In reply to the discussion: So here we go again. House Dem Van Hollen says possible cuts to entitlements on the table. [View all]Hotler
(11,416 posts)38. Here is what I say.....
NOT one cent of cuts to Social Security / Medicare. Get rid of the wage cap on SSI. Get rid of ALL subsides to corporate America (farm subsides also). Close ALL loop holes in the tax code (corporate jets etc.). Tax all trades on Wall St. All capital gains on Wall St. taxed as income. Prison time for anyone hiding their wealth off-shore. If they don't like it move out of the country. Repeal Citizens United. Random drug and alcohol test weekly for everyone in the senate and the house. Everyone in the house and senate must work 40-hours a week for 52-weeks, (7:30 am-4:00pm) docked for being late for roll call. Good God I could on and on and on.........
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So here we go again. House Dem Van Hollen says possible cuts to entitlements on the table. [View all]
madfloridian
Oct 2013
OP
Yes, we have the FACT that a Democratic President put that on the table. Howevever
sabrina 1
Oct 2013
#23
The 'entitlement cuts in exchange for tax increases' seems to be part of the 'grand bargain'
PoliticAverse
Oct 2013
#4
We fix SS by eliminating the CAP. We fix Medicare by making the eligibility age -9 Months and
Vincardog
Oct 2013
#93
The article says van hollen is willing to consider measures other than cuts.
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#10
"He said he would want to avoid changes that reduce the benefits that Americans receive."
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#43
He clearly did not say that cuts were off the table. He said he wants to avoid. Pretty flimsy. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#44
House Minority members don't have the authority to declare anything off the table.nt
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#69
No, it is NOT misleading, in fact it is very restrained. The very idea that ANY
sabrina 1
Oct 2013
#30
+1. These budget discussions always seem to skip initial and important questions.
winter is coming
Oct 2013
#39
For every dollar cut from SS or Medicare, I want $100,000 in new tax revenue from the wealthiest.
Scuba
Oct 2013
#6
If Democrats are unwilling to make any cuts to entitlements, what would you see as a compromise
maui902
Oct 2013
#17
Most Dems view cuts to SS and Medicare as a moral compromise. No compromise on that. No deal.
leveymg
Oct 2013
#27
Compromise on something temporary, don't start cutting social security or medicare.
lark
Oct 2013
#71
Some important points: First it depends on if the Democrats and Obama switch to Chained
okaawhatever
Oct 2013
#21
Dem leaders don't represent the people - that's where our side refuses to face reality.
polichick
Oct 2013
#58
I dont understand the need to disparage others for being vigilant, skeptical and always
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#75
The middle class has a lot in the last 30 years. IMO there hasnt been enough "hair on fire".
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#78
Agreeing to steal EARNED & FUNDED benefits if tax loopholes are closed is NOT ACCEPTABLE
Faryn Balyncd
Oct 2013
#89