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IdaBriggs

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41. I think that is exactly the point --

Sun Dec 2, 2012, 08:51 AM

Dec 2012

Health care is VERY personal. One "bad problem" and your dad has nothing, which turns into a death sentence if he has another problem before a re-enrollment.

It is a stupid idea, but wouldn't it be lovely to discuss it so EVERYONE could see how dumb it is? Picture the Republicans having to fight AGAINST it....

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Dems Laugh Off GOP Demand That They Make First Move On Medicare Benefit Cuts [View all] kpete Nov 2012 OP

Republicans are such cowards. Lisa D Nov 2012 #1

They aren't use to devising proposals. Democrats have always made their proposals for them before. Kablooie Dec 2012 #24

They already did humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #44

I would laugh too. We're not cutting Medicare Fearless Nov 2012 #2

"Put up or shut up." - Americans to RepubliCONS (R - 1%) Berlum Nov 2012 #3

If they have the guts to propose cuts to Medicare Aerows Nov 2012 #4

It would be great but with redistricting, most of these House seats are in the reddest of the CTyankee Nov 2012 #16

I also John2 Nov 2012 #5

I would like to see more of this laughing at republicans phantom power Nov 2012 #6

this should have been the approach two years ago.. frylock Nov 2012 #7

Lesson Learned. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #8

I'm liking this new democratic party cosmicone Nov 2012 #9

I'm sorry, but...... louis-t Nov 2012 #10

you can't negotiate with terrorists librechik Nov 2012 #11

JFK's quote is apt Mrs. Ted Nancy Dec 2012 #39

THe GOP absolutely NEEDS Democrats to take the blame, just like they did with the... Faryn Balyncd Nov 2012 #12

+1 n/t area51 Dec 2012 #26

The Democrats can offer up cutting medicare for families with $2 million in assets or Fresh_Start Nov 2012 #13

Oooh, I LIKE this idea!! Myrina Nov 2012 #15

I don't have any issues at all with means testing ItsTheMediaStupid Nov 2012 #19

Now that's a Plan! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #20

I WISH! robinlynne Nov 2012 #21

I like this too Liberalynn Dec 2012 #23

A lot of people here in the expensive North East retire on their investment income. Walk away Dec 2012 #28

It was simply a number thrown out for making the point ut oh Dec 2012 #34

When someone says that someone like my Dad.... Walk away Dec 2012 #38

I think that is exactly the point -- IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #41

Here's how I'd play it ThoughtCriminal Nov 2012 #14

So while everyone focuses on tax cuts, Soc Sec and Medicare Gman Nov 2012 #17

Indeed... they seem to always manage to ignore the big elephant in the room... nt Blasphemer Dec 2012 #32

LOVE THIS! elleng Nov 2012 #18

we're going over that cliff. trouble.smith Dec 2012 #22

YEE HAW! Skittles Dec 2012 #25

Stand your ground dems. Let's see what they've got. geckosfeet Dec 2012 #27

I find it amusing Boner & Cantor can't lead, want Democrats... Historic NY Dec 2012 #30

Good, the Republican Party is a tragic comedy of sorts. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #31

Republicans don't make policy. Republicans only make propaganda. JackHughes Dec 2012 #33

and after the GOP makes their offer ut oh Dec 2012 #35

Suck it Rethugs! blackspade Dec 2012 #36

Really how freakin stupid do they think we are? Bluegene Dec 2012 #37

Medicare should follow the VA policy on pharmacy, get rid of Bush contributions to Big Pharma. Thinkingabout Dec 2012 #40

the problem is that there is still the mythical "liberally-biased media" which zbdent Dec 2012 #42

They've been doing this for a few years. JohnnyRingo Dec 2012 #43

I would be happier if they laughed off making any move toward cutting benefits yurbud Dec 2012 #45