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cascadiance

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27. We've had enough obamlicans lately! I want the old Democratic Party back...
Mon Oct 26, 2015, 09:43 PM
Oct 2015

... and not the fascade that just uses that party's name to hide its corporatist BS that it is pushing on us like this crap and the TPP/TPA shit earlier.

I have no clue what this means - DURHAM D Oct 2015 #1
It refers to the increase in premiums for part B dsc Oct 2015 #7
Does this mean that teachers in the spartan61 Oct 2015 #81
I just researched a lot as I am going to be 65...here is the info you need and info on bills to stop Gloria Oct 2015 #99
thanks G_j Oct 2015 #138
I also saw that supposedly this was going to be a one year hike Gloria Oct 2015 #154
Screw that. Let the Republicans take the heat for throwing the country into default if they dare. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #2
+1 daleanime Oct 2015 #12
+1,000!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Oct 2015 #16
^^this^^ Pharaoh Oct 2015 #56
+++++! emsimon33 Oct 2015 #64
I don't care about Ryan having a clean start! What I DO care about is a shutdown! napi21 Oct 2015 #69
So, you are OK with cuts to Medicare and Disability passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #79
From the little I've heard, the adjustments to Medicarer and Disability are to be very minor napi21 Oct 2015 #89
Those already on Medicare B were already going to be protected from premium hikes. It is liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #91
Norm said the ubcreased charges to medicare becsause of no COLA this year were NOT napi21 Oct 2015 #106
People know when something isn't fair. I don't know how they calculate COLA but I guarantee liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #122
What I understand is they calculate it with the Consumer Price Index for Cleita Oct 2015 #130
Yes, there is a "hold harmless" agreement for those already in and Gloria Oct 2015 #155
Well, I've been doing the research for you and posted a link here passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #92
A "minor adjustment" to some is a major problem for people at the bottom end of the scale. hobbit709 Oct 2015 #111
Exactly. When you are at the bottom already any cut is a jwirr Oct 2015 #146
"Each side loses something and each side gains something". lol, no. Marr Oct 2015 #128
$10.00 a month is SIGNIFICANT to someone living on Socail Security. bvar22 Oct 2015 #156
Tom Cole thought this was a good deal. Tom Cole. That tells me the long term pain inflicted Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #107
Well said . Really wtf give Ryan a clean slate -why Person 2713 Oct 2015 #73
No, I can't agree. Xyzse Oct 2015 #142
My sentiment is not 'burn out of spite'. It's don't accept long term damage in return for a short Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #144
I see. Xyzse Oct 2015 #145
The simplest answer is that Obama wants this too. arcane1 Oct 2015 #153
A return to the Obama betrayal represented by the Chained CPI? DJ13 Oct 2015 #3
We've had enough obamlicans lately! I want the old Democratic Party back... cascadiance Oct 2015 #27
We've had enough obamlicans lately! DJ13 Oct 2015 #30
Yeah, I think that's the 'Obama Mantle' I've heard about... haikugal Oct 2015 #54
And will be just as insulated from criticism by being the first. zeemike Oct 2015 #57
They sure know how to play us. DJ13 Oct 2015 #78
Same here. zeemike Oct 2015 #87
no sooner than the election was over he came out with the CPI talk and I knew I had been had again. DJ13 Oct 2015 #90
BREAKING..........House GOP leaders reach budget deal with Obama White House DJ13 Oct 2015 #103
Obama did characterize himself as a RayGun Democrat before the GE in 2008. Unfortunately he cpompilo Oct 2015 #105
We allow them to play us. 840high Oct 2015 #85
Yes we do. zeemike Oct 2015 #88
Amen. appalachiablue Oct 2015 #61
........ daleanime Oct 2015 #4
This is another example of a corporatist Democratic President screwing the American people... TheProgressive Oct 2015 #5
And nothing would ever get done under Sanders as President. nt kelliekat44 Oct 2015 #26
You can predict the future? TheProgressive Oct 2015 #29
looks like you are trying to do.... chillfactor Oct 2015 #37
Much rather have nothing Old Codger Oct 2015 #40
+1 Go Vols Oct 2015 #151
The only way to get things done is to cut social programs? abelenkpe Oct 2015 #43
And fucking over the elderly is better than nothing? (nt) jeff47 Oct 2015 #59
Bernie backs the budget deal Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #165
A single senator can't give Democrats a spine. jeff47 Oct 2015 #180
You're partly correct. floriduck Oct 2015 #72
I'm sick and tired of the compassionate conservatives that have infiltrated the Democratic Party. Ed Suspicious Oct 2015 #46
More voters are getting the right glasses on to see what's underneath these bums! cascadiance Oct 2015 #65
Tonight Rachel Maddow brought this news up with Bernie and he said absolutley he would not appalachiablue Oct 2015 #58
Bernie is backing the deal mcar Oct 2015 #167
this is what's known as hill2016 Oct 2015 #6
Of course no cuts to kacekwl Oct 2015 #8
Hell no, you dont think some people wants to cut the F-35 program that Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #33
I care.. chillfactor Oct 2015 #41
Notify Sanders to stop voting on this bloated program, I saw today of the bloated helmet cost. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #48
Your story is all too common... Docreed2003 Oct 2015 #70
Am I allowed to point out that the top 1% control KingCharlemagne Oct 2015 #132
Yes...you're more than allowed n/t Docreed2003 Oct 2015 #160
The article sure doesn't jibe with the OP's title. Hoyt Oct 2015 #9
I know ... It would be comically sad, if it weren't so typical of DU these days ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #112
any cuts to those programs are throwing those people under the bus. Fast Walker 52 Oct 2015 #149
Not exactly clear zipplewrath Oct 2015 #10
by making it harder to get on disability dsc Oct 2015 #18
Thank you n/t BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #47
Exactly abelenkpe Oct 2015 #53
Why would having a medical exam make it harder for a person with a legitimate condition pnwmom Oct 2015 #66
As someone who is on disability, and in pain management, I see a LOT of fraud going on in my area. Ghost in the Machine Oct 2015 #101
Where do you get that this "Deal" does that? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #113
it says they are making the standards stricter dsc Oct 2015 #116
What examination are they now requiring ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #119
they are requiring that doctors instead of SS people look at the applications first dsc Oct 2015 #120
That would seem reasonable ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #123
I think that this will at least delay things dsc Oct 2015 #127
Many of us are already paying 10% penalty TAXES on early redistribution of 401ks or IRAs cascadiance Oct 2015 #31
If equal distributions are taken yearly after 50-59 the 10% penalty can be avoided in certain Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #35
Spoken like someone who hasn't been screwed by this economy like so many others have... cascadiance Oct 2015 #39
I wish I could say you are wrong, been there done that, went back to work. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #49
The privilege. It reeks! - nt KingCharlemagne Oct 2015 #133
No it doesn't sound like a sellout Andy823 Oct 2015 #50
I'm not convinced that it's a sellout either loyalsister Oct 2015 #93
It will save $5 million because they will use it to deny people SSDI. liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #96
Yup. Any time the government predicts a 'savings' on any program that provides services to people Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #108
But it's 5 BILLION zipplewrath Oct 2015 #141
Again? jberryhill Oct 2015 #11
"Grand Bargain 2.0" n/t markpkessinger Oct 2015 #13
Hair on Fire 2.0. The Sequel. sheshe2 Oct 2015 #15
We're going to war with Iran too, I suppose jberryhill Oct 2015 #23
Well.... Lol~ sheshe2 Oct 2015 #24
Oh Sheshe, I love that picture. passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #84
Go for it..... sheshe2 Oct 2015 #94
I was an art major too! passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #95
BFA! sheshe2 Oct 2015 #98
Cool. Have you posted a picture of it? passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #100
No never posted it. sheshe2 Oct 2015 #102
Hair on Fire 2.0. The Sequel? ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #114
In case you missed it, there was no v1.0 jberryhill Oct 2015 #22
Correct. nt sheshe2 Oct 2015 #38
The boy has been crying wolf for so many years I don't pay the slightest attention. betsuni Oct 2015 #45
If this doesn't influence the way you vote kacekwl Oct 2015 #14
Do you have a link where... sheshe2 Oct 2015 #21
Biden said it. That sentence is awkward. Chan790 Oct 2015 #36
Ok... sheshe2 Oct 2015 #71
Obama didn't. Chan790 Oct 2015 #124
Crickets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sheshe2 Oct 2015 #97
I went to bed. Chan790 Oct 2015 #125
Biden also graced us with Clarence Thomas on SCOTUS, another KingCharlemagne Oct 2015 #136
So should I start developing a taste for cat food? Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #17
Kit & Kaboodle dry comes in the 30lb bag DJ13 Oct 2015 #19
Just start eating the fat cats Generic Other Oct 2015 #20
You're saying Bernie wants you to eat cat food? Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #166
Here's what Sanders himself has to say about it Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #178
So do you still think you should start developing a taste for cat food because of this deal? Cali_Democrat Oct 2015 #179
Really? UTUSN Oct 2015 #25
Oh good gawd, not that awful smelling bullshit again. lonestarnot Oct 2015 #28
I won't believe anything that comes from ananomous sources printed by the NY Times, AKA Judy Miller still_one Oct 2015 #32
Oh yes JackInGreen Oct 2015 #34
Never Negotiate with Terrorists eom LarryNM Oct 2015 #42
The DLC Third Way Establishment Wins Yet Again cantbeserious Oct 2015 #44
Things we can't afford abelenkpe Oct 2015 #51
Anyone still getting outraged over headlines and snippets needs a refresher course in Fred Sanders Oct 2015 #52
WTF? Reality is not appreciated/tolerated here. Hoyt Oct 2015 #55
Yes, the reality that people are being screwed by Democrats to "play nice" with the Republicans... cascadiance Oct 2015 #68
since i am on SSI this affects me Robbins Oct 2015 #60
Obama and Korporate Amerika are at war with the retired now! Let that be known... cascadiance Oct 2015 #67
Wrong terms. SSI is a supplimental tax paid program to help jwirr Oct 2015 #148
In exactly two months I will be at the age I can finally-------------------- turbinetree Oct 2015 #62
Damn right there's going to be a political revolution. liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #86
I was just informed by my supposedly union, International Brother of Teamsters ..................... turbinetree Oct 2015 #135
He has been wanting to do this since day one. He is a neoliberal, Third Way, corporate politician emsimon33 Oct 2015 #63
I guess Bernie is too then mcar Oct 2015 #168
How about we stop paying "defense" contractors for equipment even the Pentagon doesn't want? dflprincess Oct 2015 #74
Killing the F-35 now would be a good start. sheesh. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #109
I am 59 years old ... why can't Dems be Dems ... ? nt littlewolf Oct 2015 #75
Let them shut it down. No "compromise" on the backs of seniors. madfloridian Oct 2015 #76
This budget deal is unequivocally unacceptable. liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #82
What an Obama legacy. The TPP and Medicare/SS cuts. CharlotteVale Oct 2015 #77
And some people don't understand why we're disappointed with Obama on the issues jfern Oct 2015 #80
Goddamit Bernie! Why can'y you fix this!!!! Phlem Oct 2015 #83
The usual suspects... lamp_shade Oct 2015 #104
Tom Cole likes it. That alone tells me it's a crappy deal for the poor. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #110
And its the usual suspects that will accept any deal under a Democratic leader. liberal_at_heart Oct 2015 #134
You know all of us disabled just "want a pony." BuelahWitch Oct 2015 #137
The republican congress is thrilled to cut SS. Need to cut spending, look B Calm Oct 2015 #115
Did you expect anything different from this man? Hotler Oct 2015 #117
I didn't know Obama had a vote in congress. Let's see who B Calm Oct 2015 #118
He actually has 16 votes in the Senate dsc Oct 2015 #121
Did you see how he fought for the TPA? He does not do that jwirr Oct 2015 #150
This is why the 'budget crisis' has become a yearly kabuki act. Marr Oct 2015 #126
Just STFU and Vote Democrat fredamae Oct 2015 #129
Making medical exams a prerequisite for disability claims BeyondGeography Oct 2015 #131
I do not know if MN has that law but I did have to go to a jwirr Oct 2015 #152
I think it can depend on the disability dflprincess Oct 2015 #159
I believe this delay is the point. daredtowork Oct 2015 #176
Deal actually INCREASES SSD payments and MEdicare substantially MohRokTah Oct 2015 #139
Which is why they're listed as a savings. jeff47 Oct 2015 #140
That's incorrect. Utopian Leftist Oct 2015 #158
But there's $32 billion for an increase in "an emergency war fund." Karmadillo Oct 2015 #143
nope. didn't happen. n/t librechik Oct 2015 #147
Sounds like a plan to me Shankapotomus Oct 2015 #157
that's what you get for having an R Congress treestar Oct 2015 #161
Not to mention the minions of Wall St. raouldukelives Oct 2015 #162
Take it up with Bernie Sanders bluestateguy Oct 2015 #163
Funny Andy823 Oct 2015 #177
I am kicking this for the apology Andy823 Oct 2015 #164
Waiting..... mcar Oct 2015 #169
Sure Andy823 Oct 2015 #170
I want to kick this for the apology too. Even a so-so sorry would be nice. betsuni Oct 2015 #171
I'm waiting too! tabasco Oct 2015 #173
Well we did get on new rec Andy823 Oct 2015 #175
would you rather that he throw all of us under the bus??? nt kelliekat44 Oct 2015 #172
Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? geek tragedy Oct 2015 #174
And what about the fact Andy823 Oct 2015 #181
It's pretty silent here Andy823 Oct 2015 #182
So Bernie voted for this bill Andy823 Oct 2015 #183
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