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Roy Rolling

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9. Good Point

Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:08 AM

Jun 2018

Technically, they aren't entitlements at all. They are benefits.

I was just piggybacking on the current terminology but you are 100% correct to say "benefits".

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Never Say "Entitlement" [View all] Roy Rolling Jun 2018 OP

Thank you. Absolutely. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2018 #1

High Praise Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #2

Nah - just one of the population of wonderful people here at DU trying to make the world a better NRaleighLiberal Jun 2018 #3

I disagree. Entitlement is the proper word. WE ARE ENTITLED to the distribution BECAUSE 3Hotdogs Jun 2018 #4

Absolutely n/t Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #6

Unfortunately, the word "entitled" has developed a different meaning/perception. thesquanderer Jun 2018 #14

I agree -- in part. It's present meaning didn't grow organically on its own. The Rs have spent KPN Jun 2018 #42

I don't think it's just Republican branding. thesquanderer Jun 2018 #49

Republicans have been against both programs...... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2018 #5

Hang In There Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #8

Thank you, Roy...... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2018 #10

"Democratic wave" n/t aggiesal Jun 2018 #48

"EARNED benefits" is what I call them. CousinIT Jun 2018 #7

Good Point Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #9

This. Or self-funded benefits. Squinch Jun 2018 #17

Great Minds here at DU Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #23

Yep. Squinch Jun 2018 #32

me too! nt PunkinPi Jun 2018 #33

Yup. "Benefits" is a good word and linking it with "earned" and "paid for" is excellent. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #36

Insurance cate94 Jun 2018 #11

What about "Earned Benefits"? dlk Jun 2018 #12

Sounds Good Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #19

I'm cool with "entitlement." johnp3907 Jun 2018 #13

So am I. Repugs have ruined the word as they've done with many words. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2018 #18

That's why the goalposts need to move Roy Rolling Jun 2018 #22

Like Liberal. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #28

So not only are we going to let the Trumpsters Cryptoad Jun 2018 #15

Can't agree more! Ohioboy Jun 2018 #16

Have been begging... zentrum Jun 2018 #20

When it's time to claim them, GOPers are first in line. I'm fine with "entitlements," although Hoyt Jun 2018 #21

I hate the use of the word "entitlement" as though it's something evil... Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #24

I have a fatal autoimmune disease that attacks the organs of the body. pazzyanne Jun 2018 #25

If they want to lose bigly this fall go after social security and medicare. redstatebluegirl Jun 2018 #26

There is the risk that they already know ... aggiesal Jun 2018 #50

Thank you, I totally agree! wendyb-NC Jun 2018 #27

They are ..... chesterslick Jun 2018 #29

There is more of us than them. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #30

Yes. US is progressive liberal nation if remove gerrymandering, dirty tricks, & voter suppression. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #35

I find it hard to believe.. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #37

Yes, show them personally how it is affecting them. RW Authoritarians use fear to manipulate. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #38

Yes affecting... Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #40

Excuse my ignorance, but what is MS-13? Thanks. n/t aggiesal Jun 2018 #51

Medicare will be insolvent by 2026, 3 years faster than predicted last year OnlinePoker Jun 2018 #31

Framing the issues with language usage choices. Yes, more of this! Thank you. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #34

They are insurance policies, plain and simple.... paleotn Jun 2018 #39

Nonsense. An entitlement is by definition earned. JayhawkSD Jun 2018 #41

Not earned entitlement, but earned insurance and earned pension. shraby Jun 2018 #43

Yes! This! geardaddy Jun 2018 #44

Your family is a million times more likely to be impacted by lack of access to medical care than... haele Jun 2018 #45

This is the best response I've read on this subject ... aggiesal Jun 2018 #53

Go ahead. haele Jun 2018 #55

The right has managed to make entitlement sound bad treestar Jun 2018 #46

Yes, but make it clear that "entitlement" alone SHOULD justify the payments. raging moderate Jun 2018 #47

ALSO: "The President SHALL appoint judges" has a specific meaning. raging moderate Jun 2018 #54

Disagree strongly. marybourg Jun 2018 #52