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sabrina 1

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41. Joe is hearing plenty from all of us, including sending articles like those published by
Thu Aug 16, 2012, 02:56 AM
Aug 2012

these DUers and others, to let him know that the people want SS protected, and they won't be buying anything that is not clearly stated. He has been told to check out Sen. Sanders on SS to see how to go about being crystal clear on their intentions regarding these programs.

If his speech was prepared, he had already heard from thousands of Americans and will continue to hear from them. No one is going to take any chances after the way SS was put on the table last year. This is still, despite Ryan's claim, the third rail of politics, and Dems need to be out their making sure the people know that they have not deviated from their Party's platform on SS as many are wondering.

And we will be continuing to let our Reps know what the people are thinking and sending OPs from various political forums helps give them an idea of what people are talking about.

I'm surprised by your negative response on this issue. Are you opposed to us doing everything we can to preserve this most successful of Democratic programs?

I got a crush on Joe Biden ;-) TDale313 Aug 2012 #1
for all the talk of presidential candidates getting flipped DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #2
That sucks, I was hoping they would drop the B Calm Aug 2012 #3
But will there be a chained CPI? woo me with science Aug 2012 #4
Biden is clearly part of Obama's conspiracy. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #5
Best guess, don't believe ANY of them. nt NorthCarolina Aug 2012 #7
Really - it's the Congress that sends these bills to the President, it's "advise and consent". xtraxritical Aug 2012 #9
The President either signs them or does not. nt woo me with science Aug 2012 #11
2011 Flashback: Obama Pushes for Modifications to Medicare & Social Security (Including Chained CPI) stockholmer Aug 2012 #8
Important links with his own words. Thank you. woo me with science Aug 2012 #12
He hasn't mentioned that rhetoric in almost a year. joshcryer Aug 2012 #19
Thank you for bringing up the facts and adding the links to the supporting information. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #22
I like this one Kingofalldems Aug 2012 #6
But, but, but Simpson! Bowles!... SidDithers Aug 2012 #10
How is it going up in Canada? AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #23
... SidDithers Aug 2012 #47
And thank you to Manny and woo me with science and all the other great DUers and sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #13
Thank you for staying on this, Sabrina. woo me with science Aug 2012 #16
Chained CPI needs to be addressed, there's no question about that. sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #17
It sounds like Biden has addressed it. joshcryer Aug 2012 #27
Yes, because if Joe Summer Hathaway Aug 2012 #21
Yes, they deserve all the credit in the world for making sure this happens. joshcryer Aug 2012 #28
And what could be harder work Summer Hathaway Aug 2012 #35
Oh it's worse than that. joshcryer Aug 2012 #36
I must correct you on the repeal of DADT Summer Hathaway Aug 2012 #38
Oh yes. joshcryer Aug 2012 #39
Why do you read FR then? You wouldn't have to see nonsense like that if you simply sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #43
I saw that on DU. joshcryer Aug 2012 #44
Joe is hearing plenty from all of us, including sending articles like those published by sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #41
Am I opposed to Democratic programs? Summer Hathaway Aug 2012 #42
+ 1,000 Sabrina suffragette Aug 2012 #40
It's well past time stupidicus Aug 2012 #14
We still need a promise that the chained CPI is off the table. woo me with science Aug 2012 #15
I completely agree stupidicus Aug 2012 #18
What " 'purists' have been too shortsighted" Were these people other than the Blue-Dog Democrats AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #25
none of the above stupidicus Aug 2012 #50
*ALL* reforms to SS can be considered cuts. joshcryer Aug 2012 #20
Raising the cap is fine by most, very few are crying about the top 20% paying a little extra here. TheKentuckian Aug 2012 #37
That, and another trick needs to be taken off the table. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #24
President Obama rejected his commision's call for military cuts MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #26
His 2013 budget freezes military spending and doesn't cut a dime from SS. joshcryer Aug 2012 #29
And he's rejected the 22% cut for the average recipient? nt MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #30
Yes. joshcryer Aug 2012 #31
Please link to a quote MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #32
I don't do quotes, rhetoric is cheap, here is his actual proposal: joshcryer Aug 2012 #33
They proposed raising the cap, and cutting average benefit by 22% MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #45
Not "and" but "or." joshcryer Aug 2012 #46
They voted for specific recommendations, no? MannyGoldstein Aug 2012 #48
Spam deleted by DURHAM D (MIR Team) numnumnum Aug 2012 #34
That's the way to win an election--Biden for President! Demeter Aug 2012 #49
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