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In reply to the discussion: Sam Seder: 2012 Beto Has Some HORRIBLE Ideas For Social Security [View all]melman
(7,681 posts)30. That 100% rating is not current
It's from 2014 as I'm sure you know. Isn't that kind of a long time ago?
I mean, if 2012 is ancient history then 2014 isn't really all that recent either...don't you think?
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Sam Seder: 2012 Beto Has Some HORRIBLE Ideas For Social Security [View all]
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
OP
Agree.It's such a stupid thing to leave hanging out there for no reason.
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#11
More effective to make the case for your candidate than to criticize someone you may need to vote fo
Hassler
Mar 2019
#12
I agree.That's why I don't criticize any of our candidates.Examining their positions on the issues
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#14
Why are all these anti-Beto OPs showing up recently? Any connection to getting $6.1M in 24 hours?
George II
Mar 2019
#13
Really, under the title "2012 Beto Has Some HORRIBLE Ideas For Social Security"?
George II
Mar 2019
#18
I'm sure Beto has "evolved" on this issue also, seeing how it's starting to get vetted.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2019
#44
No, not at all. But presenting information that isn't current OR 100% accurate is not "vetting".
George II
Mar 2019
#38
I am asking around. I guess you'd be the person to ask since Beto is your chosen candidate
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#21
OK. So you don't know the answer either. I'll reach out to Beto's campaign tomorrow and fill you in.
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#24
On the ARA site they get into how they establish their ratings. Position on SS is a big part of it.
George II
Mar 2019
#25
I know that.That's why I support Bernie Sanders.He is rated 100% lifetime from the ARA.
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#28
I would have looked into his current position before I posted an old video of O'Rourke....
George II
Mar 2019
#29
That's the title of the video George. I posted it to see if anyone knew if it was still his position
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#33
I know his position. On the other hand, I surely wouldn't post an old video critical...
George II
Mar 2019
#36
Sam Seder posted the video yesterday and clearly said Beto's speech was from 2012.
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#42
I'm going to hold you to that standard next time a Bernie hit piece is posted.
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#43
Ah, so that's it! In that case, since you posted O'Rourke's position on an "issue" from when....
George II
Mar 2019
#45
I hope so too. You certainly don't have to worry about me, I've always done so in the past.
George II
Mar 2019
#49
Sam Seder (among others) is concerned notwithstanding a 100% rating, an endorsement, and the record.
lapucelle
Mar 2019
#51
I should hope he co-sponsored it since every Democratic member of the House co-sponsored it.
Power 2 the People
Mar 2019
#53