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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Liberals Nip Obama as He Battles Republicans [View all]Sunlei
(22,651 posts)10. excellent suggestions :)
I remember 4 years ago President Obama proposed Americans 50ish of age could buy into medicare. Was part of the massive battle republicans caused for President Os healthcare reform.
I wish the President brings that back, it would be wonderfull for Americans. The health insurance companies do everything legal they can, to keep that age out.
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I am starting to think the House is recalcitrant because they know they will win.
djean111
Jan 2013
#9
Social Security - remove the cap so that people pay into SS for all money earned, not just the first
peacebird
Jan 2013
#3
Please call your congresscritters and suggest this! I call Warner, Kaine, and Hurt every week
peacebird
Jan 2013
#12
Standard media game ... explain why the right is angry at Obama, and then balance it with why the
JoePhilly
Jan 2013
#4
Corporate entitlements appear to be off the table. On the backs of the poor
Evergreen Emerald
Jan 2013
#6
The difference between (R)&(D) Mr. Bloomberg is- President Obama listens to everyone.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#7
He did listen it was republicans who wanted to keep stealing federal money for their insur. profits.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#34
Propaganda by the MSM, they want President Obama to help the GOP cut Social Security and Medicare
UCmeNdc
Jan 2013
#8