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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Willing to Consider Medicare Cuts, Van Hollen Says [View all]forestpath
(3,102 posts)20. Understand " billions of dollars in Medicare cuts under the right circumstances" when the
"right circumstances" are "Any reductions would have to be paired with tax increases on the wealthy, he said."
Maybe you don't, but I do.
It's crystal clear. They always "pair" cuts with tax increases to try to make it look like they aren't screwing Medicare recipients.
Trust him if you want. I do not and your scolding has zero effect on my opinion when I've seen him in action.
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He is my congressman who represents a very progressive district! He has to know
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2013
#36
I confronted on his support for the Iraq invasion even when most of his district
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2013
#55
"wring inefficiencies" is not necessarily a bad thing, tho! Remember that Obama already did
CTyankee
Feb 2013
#60
I just took a long look at his web page and I have come to the conclusion that he is
littlemissmartypants
Feb 2013
#42
I have seen this guy with a fake smile plastered on his face refusing to give a straight answer
forestpath
Feb 2013
#14
Understand " billions of dollars in Medicare cuts under the right circumstances" when the
forestpath
Feb 2013
#20
hahaha I wish I live in North Carolina but I think we need to start playing
Coolest Ranger
Feb 2013
#40
Cutting down on Medigap policies will really enrage middle-class (or formerly middle class) retirees
amandabeech
Feb 2013
#61