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ProudMNDemocrat

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10. Thank you, Roy......

Fri Jun 22, 2018, 08:15 AM

Jun 2018

I and my kids have been paying into these programs all our working lives. I am self employed at 66, and I still pay into these because they are worth it.

My 41 and 43 year old children have been paying into these since they were 14. If Republicans get their way, they are SOL. Which is why there must be a Democrat wave in 2018 and 2020. It is up to all of us to vote. Even Seniors who are Republicans understand the benefits of these programs that they have paid into all their lives. We must reach them in whatever way we can, with the facts.

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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