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tokenlib

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9. I think the ones who didn't sign the letter should get some pressure...

Reply to ProSense (Original post)

Mon Oct 8, 2012, 11:44 AM

Oct 2012

The problem with "cuts" is that they will proclaim it as a "balanced" approach. The "big lie" of Social Security going broke has enough acceptance in the general populace that I fear they could get away with it.
Simpson-Bowles approach being sold as "reasonable" should be a warning sign--

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Which Senate Democrats are likely to vote to cut Social Security? [View all] ProSense Oct 2012 OP

No comment? n/t ProSense Oct 2012 #1

New group: Strengthen Social Security flamingdem Oct 2012 #2

Love it. Signed. Thanks for the link. n/t ProSense Oct 2012 #5

You're very welcome! nt flamingdem Oct 2012 #7

Absolutely agree - closeupready Oct 2012 #13

I know the theory is that Obama ProSense Oct 2012 #3

I think Kent Conrad. BlueToTheBone Oct 2012 #4

Thanks for responding. ProSense Oct 2012 #6

Whichever one isn't standing for re-election next term, and decides to cash in before they go. Ikonoklast Oct 2012 #8

I think the ones who didn't sign the letter should get some pressure... tokenlib Oct 2012 #9

Good idea. n/t ProSense Oct 2012 #10

i would think 'no cuts to SS' would be the basic democratic position, not the position of a mere 29. HiPointDem Oct 2012 #11

that is an impressive list Enrique Oct 2012 #12

Surprised that Schumer didn't sign it. closeupready Oct 2012 #14