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In reply to the discussion: Melissa Harris Perry Just Said: "It's Reasonable To Raise the Retirement Age" [View all]Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)44. Are you accusing me of being a right wing mole?
That would be one hell of an accomplishment to get by for nearly 12 years on this site and not be discovered.
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Melissa Harris Perry Just Said: "It's Reasonable To Raise the Retirement Age" [View all]
Oilwellian
Nov 2012
OP
Sounds good...I for one will need it in my efforts to stop them from raising the retirement age.
haikugal
Nov 2012
#1
Yep, what's good for the other guy doesn't effect them, so what the hell, screw the
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#131
I'm not very impressed with America and its race to the bottom either. US = United Stupidity! n/t
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#136
Many people aren't as base as you imagine them. Look at rich people, many WANT to pay higher taxes
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#164
Do you know that the ACA removes the asset test for Medicaid? Theoretically, you could have
kelly1mm
Nov 2012
#211
irrelevant. it's not a need-based program. and the fraction of SS money going to
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#64
I agree but there's another DU post today that did the math and found the increase in costs
Squinch
Nov 2012
#130
Means testing is not required, it causes too many problems anyway. Greatly increase or
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#140
MHP has loads of money, of course it would be fine for her. But I am surprised to
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#12
I just had a friend pushed out of a bond rating agency afer 25 yrs. New young boss just swept..
Walk away
Nov 2012
#146
You want another, more recent quote. Just be patient. He'll get to it.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#145
"Lieberman is pushing for the increase in eligibility age." That's a surprise.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#147
If Obamacare develops properly, and everyone is covered, the Medicare kick-in won't be as critical.
Zen Democrat
Nov 2012
#15
Forced to give money to insurance companies? Maybe that trickle-down theory will work this time.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#149
Yes, and people not old enough for Medicare have to give up all discretionary income.
eridani
Nov 2012
#218
What's her phucking contact? That's MY life she's talking about there, grrrrrrr.....
patrice
Nov 2012
#26
You can go to msnbc.com and get onto her web page. I'm sure there is a place to contact her.
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#42
"Normal retirement age" for me is 67... the thought of 69 is mind-boggling.
WorseBeforeBetter
Nov 2012
#95
I want to hear the whole story...not a sound bite. Those complaining probably don't even know what
judesedit
Nov 2012
#41
How is that the responsibility of the workers over 65? None of that should be any factor in their
RB TexLa
Nov 2012
#139
I agree. I'll wait to see what she said in context before I take this too seriously.
grantcart
Nov 2012
#77
So nice you can have income from 2 or 3 sources and tell the most vulnerable to fuck off.
jtuck004
Nov 2012
#68
Everyone has something to contribute, regardless of education level.
WorseBeforeBetter
Nov 2012
#124
I think she hasn't seen this through the eyes of anyone with a physically demanding job.
Marrah_G
Nov 2012
#217
Brilliant! If everyone has a PhD, motel toilets will never need to be scrubbed out again! n/t
eridani
Nov 2012
#222
Oh, good fucking luck on that one. The people you address are defending this shit.
JVS
Nov 2012
#220
"Reasonable", IF case-by-case guidelines are applied AND a LOWERING of the age
SoCalDem
Nov 2012
#115
I have not a clue of where that came from, it would seem a poor reading of my post to
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#231
"The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor." Voltaire
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2012
#138
To paraphrase Pelosi's candid statement from a different context, "That's off the table."
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#155
Isn't that inconsistent? You reasonable said "just raise the cap" (#151), but now you say that
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#161
Just the opposite, if they don't solve social security by raising the cap they are idiots. I
still_one
Nov 2012
#201
Agreed. If they don't solve social security by raising the cap they are idiots.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#205
It's perfectly reasonable. How else are we going to pay for the endless wars?
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#153
I would like to Opt out of SS. I will keep paying into the system, but I won't need the money
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#159