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Andy823

(11,495 posts)
22. I agree with you
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 01:16 PM
Dec 2012

It's really pathetic that members of congress have to be "afraid" to do what is best for the country, like not putting all the burden on those who need help, because they fear some right wing lunatic might challenge them in the primaries. Republicans created the teabagger monster, now they are fighting to keep from being eaten alive by that same monster!

Now there are ways to fix the problems, but it should involve taking away "corporate" welfare programs, tax breaks and subsidies for big oil, corporate farm subsides, tax reform, making the rich pay more along with corporations, and not taking from those who really need help.

Republicans just don't seem to give a crap about the average person, only their jobs and the rich, and that's not how our elected officials should be, and any of them who are, republican or democrat, need to be voted out of office, period!

What a treasonous asshole liberal N proud Dec 2012 #1
YES HE IS!! Angry Dragon Dec 2012 #43
You left out the mfin' part indepat Dec 2012 #48
Traitor. n/t Amonester Dec 2012 #2
YES HE IS!! Angry Dragon Dec 2012 #44
That's as bad as Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's comments. The Wielding Truth Dec 2012 #70
He is, without a doubt, the real enemy of America. nt valerief Dec 2012 #3
Sounds like Lindsey is still worried about being primaried by the tea party, kaiserhog Dec 2012 #4
I agree with you Andy823 Dec 2012 #22
Hopefully he loses the primary. Joe Bacon Dec 2012 #108
Miss Lindsey might enjoy a good tea-baggin putitinD Jan 2013 #126
silly posturing, the debt ceiling is going to be raised for the entire year grantcart Dec 2012 #5
silly posturing AlbertCat Dec 2012 #37
When did taking an oath make a difference? malibea Dec 2012 #89
More like... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #69
Probably "less for everyone" daleo Dec 2012 #118
The Lilly Ledbetter act was celebrated... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2013 #120
Completely irresponsible and corrupt AndyA Dec 2012 #6
Of course he's Completely irresponsible and corrupt. He's a Republican isn't he? hobbit709 Dec 2012 #8
You said it-plain and simple! malibea Dec 2012 #90
Want to "fix" social security? Raise the cap. AlbertCat Dec 2012 #38
Wrong approach, Senator Piggie. Panasonic Dec 2012 #7
Social security should be completely removed from the discussion. And allowing people to buy into peacebird Dec 2012 #9
Only the very young would think that letting people buy into Medicare if they want is a good idea. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #68
I am 55 and on good health. I would love the option of being able to buy into medicare! Get a pool peacebird Dec 2012 #74
In SC they think this guy is a "liberal!" moman Dec 2012 #10
Yep. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #45
That statement alone is enough to make banks act to destroy our economy. Festivito Dec 2012 #11
If LIndsay had earned his living doing hard, physical labor, he'd be singing a different tune Siwsan Dec 2012 #12
And you know it! malibea Dec 2012 #91
and probably in DRAG putitinD Jan 2013 #127
Ha Ha! that one took me a second - Good One! Siwsan Jan 2013 #132
Another suggestion indypaul Dec 2012 #13
That's actually what is done. mysuzuki2 Dec 2012 #54
Change The Filibuster Rule In The Senate..... global1 Dec 2012 #14
^^^THIS^^^ BumRushDaShow Dec 2012 #29
I like the concept buzzroller Dec 2012 #39
Well that needs to happen no matter what davidpdx Dec 2012 #84
^^^ Double This ^^^ defacto7 Dec 2012 #88
If we go off the cliff, there's less need for debt ceiling action. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #15
could this asshole be any more arrogant? olddad56 Dec 2012 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author jonthebru Dec 2012 #72
Social Security taxes should be deducted from EVERY dollar earned instead of having humblebum Dec 2012 #17
What an idiot. The federal government by definition can't go "insolvent." n/t duffyduff Dec 2012 #18
This man is a traitor. And it is time for him to go.....nft plethoro Dec 2012 #19
Why not just take the cap off so that insurance is taken out of all earnings no matter how much was appleannie1 Dec 2012 #20
I don't understand why these red states don't get boycotted. Peregrine Took Dec 2012 #21
Domestic terrorist Samantha Dec 2012 #23
He forgot to mention.... ProfessionalLeftist Dec 2012 #24
So why John2 Dec 2012 #25
The GOP thugs have always wanted to destroy Social Security Faygo Kid Dec 2012 #26
And yet, people still vote for him ellie Dec 2012 #27
WHY ISNT THAT ILLEGAL leftyohiolib Dec 2012 #28
That is John2 Dec 2012 #30
Retiring at age 70 is great . . . OldRedneck Dec 2012 #31
Don't forget John2 Dec 2012 #32
You can say that again friend! malibea Dec 2012 #92
CORRECT Skittles Dec 2012 #111
who cares....? madrchsod Dec 2012 #33
I wonder who his handler is newfie11 Dec 2012 #34
surprised? pakilolo Dec 2012 #35
I'm in SC and I think 44% Voted for Obama, oldbanjo Dec 2012 #94
no he won't d_b Dec 2012 #36
I wish a bunch of his old boyfriends would come out of the woodwork and "out" that old queen, the putitinD Dec 2012 #40
+1 Right now would be a good time lunasun Dec 2012 #80
That's good. oldbanjo Dec 2012 #95
I don't agree with him at all regarding social security BUT... WhoWoodaKnew Dec 2012 #41
Social Security has nothing to do with the debt! malibea Dec 2012 #93
Yeah, I know. But not enough of us scream about reducing the debt. WhoWoodaKnew Dec 2012 #100
Don't reduce the debt through cuts in Social Security. malibea Dec 2012 #115
Oh, I agree. I'm close to retirement age too. But we must address the debt. WhoWoodaKnew Jan 2013 #121
I agree with you- but not by "messing with" Social Security. malibea Jan 2013 #125
And fuck you too Graham!!! santamargarita Dec 2012 #42
There are probably a whole lot of elders in S.C. that asjr Dec 2012 #46
Hasn't this idiot heard of the Defense Budget? RC Dec 2012 #47
YES, start with the defense budget, cut it in half, then double the budget for everything else, and putitinD Dec 2012 #49
You are making a joke, right? Because the defense budget is much smaller than you suggest - less 24601 Dec 2012 #77
All the more reason for doing away with the filibuster so assholes like him don't think they have world wide wally Dec 2012 #50
What a liying sack of shit. blackspade Dec 2012 #51
We ought to address the long term debt issue, but not by cutting vital services. limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #52
Miss Lindsey needs a good spanking putitinD Dec 2012 #53
"I'm an ass hole, and YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!" Hulk Dec 2012 #55
This is an Editorial malz Dec 2012 #56
It isn't an editorial, that's why it can be posted. nt DonViejo Dec 2012 #117
other sources of income freetrucker53 Dec 2012 #57
And the terrorism politics goes on. Kablooie Dec 2012 #58
Another reason for filibuster reform jinx1 Dec 2012 #59
Why do these douchebags hate SS and Medicare so much? NHDEMFORLIFE Dec 2012 #60
because it drains their ability to push for war Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2012 #63
Very true sadly enough n/t NHDEMFORLIFE Dec 2012 #65
Because, ironically, it's the toughest "big government" program there is Populist_Prole Dec 2012 #66
It's because your employer pays half of it. n/t duffyduff Dec 2012 #86
I can't remember ever having seen this simple explanation before. Bravo, duffyduff. eom ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #110
They don't want people to feel secure at any stage of their life daleo Dec 2012 #119
Today, I almost wish we had not kept South Carolina in the union. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #61
And any other state that wishes to accompany them-like TEXAS! malibea Jan 2013 #123
Is there a way for this fucking asshole to be recalled? williesgirl Dec 2012 #62
or better yet, brought up on treason charges putitinD Dec 2012 #73
This message was self-deleted by its author Populist_Prole Dec 2012 #64
The exact total amount in dollars and cents that social security has added to the .. Botany Dec 2012 #67
We must all remember when trying to talk to tea crazies jonthebru Dec 2012 #71
The long-term debt problems in our country JDPriestly Dec 2012 #75
Senator Graham Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #76
He has a conscience? bucolic_frolic Dec 2012 #78
It's NOT acceptable. That would destroy Social Security once and for all. n/t duffyduff Dec 2012 #106
He is so stupid......... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #79
omg he is slapalicious to the tenth power SummerSnow Dec 2012 #81
Graham is a nasty one madokie Dec 2012 #82
ugly looks too, reminds me of an old lesbian. (no offense to old lesbians) putitinD Jan 2013 #128
Bite me, Graham.You're unfit for your position.Take his entitlements that WE pay for AWAY.He doesn't judesedit Dec 2012 #83
He knows Greece got into trouble EC Dec 2012 #85
cese cese Dec 2012 #87
It is the old folks who are the problem and not Rain Mcloud Dec 2012 #96
Keep living-you will become OLD too! If you're lucky. malibea Jan 2013 #124
God, what a treasonous fuckstick. 47of74 Dec 2012 #97
Miss Lindsay, are you going to ensure older Americans have jobs as you raise the SS age? wordpix Dec 2012 #98
It's pretty bad that today's politics actually allows the GOP to high density Dec 2012 #99
Oh look! Lindsey's estimating the size of his Gormy Cuss Dec 2012 #101
Unfit to serve! He should be impeached for un-American affairs. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #102
Sooooo. Third Doctor Dec 2012 #103
He's the worst of the worst. Fucking treasonous bastard! AAO Dec 2012 #104
I enjoy watching the Republicans destroy themselves lovuian Dec 2012 #105
Raising the SS retirement age by 2 over the next 10 years is the least hardship. And means testing kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #107
Again, there should be no changes to Social Security! malibea Dec 2012 #116
Here is Third Doctor Dec 2012 #109
Obama.... sendero Dec 2012 #112
Could you imagine the public execution if the parties in all this were reversed? bamacrat Dec 2012 #113
Meanwhile back at the Military Industrial Complex Ranch Evasporque Dec 2012 #114
thanks for that visual. LOL putitinD Jan 2013 #129
Lindsay Graham is a terrorist. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #122
So he would destroy the country to save it? Beartracks Jan 2013 #130
Traitor. nt Blue Idaho Jan 2013 #131
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