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In reply to the discussion: Here's why the chained CPI makes no sense. [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)24. I find it a little ironic that you accuse those that might disagree with ProSense and You
of being on a team right after you state, "ProSense and I care about policy." I dont consider you and her a team or on a team and think it silly for you to think I am on a "team".
I never questioned her "engagement" or her "honesty" and never indicated I dont like her as you intimate. I respect her a lot. But in my opinion, her stances on policy have come close to matching those of the president 100%. Please dont show me links, if you say she has disagreed with him, I believe you. It's just that I never remember seeing any.
I wish both of you two a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
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In Washington, strengthening SS means "paying less out". Period. No other options.
djean111
Dec 2012
#1
But President Obama says compromise is more important than excellence or decency...
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#2
It just makes too much sense for the third way to wrap their complicated heads around. n/t
adirondacker
Dec 2012
#3
I normally defend Pres Obama to a fault. And I disagree vehemently with this leaked proposal.
ieoeja
Dec 2012
#5
Thanks, ieoija. You would think characters like Pete Peterson and Timothy Geithner are well
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#16
Chained CPI is a cut to Social Security. I trust Senator Sanders more than I trust Obama.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#14
A lot of people recognize "means testing" as the first step to calling SS a welfare program instead
byeya
Dec 2012
#20
People who earn above a certain income level are already required to pay part of their Social
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#29
I find it a little ironic that you accuse those that might disagree with ProSense and You
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#24
It's a barganing chip. He could offer to give Yellowstone to the Koch Bros.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#10
Here is why they are going after Social Security and federal employee retirement funds.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#30
Unlike the ODSers, ProSense is criticizing what's on the table, NOT Obama!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#21
I should just allow ProSense to speak for herself, but if I know her well, and I do...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#27