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In reply to the discussion: The Fiscal Cliff Is a Lie [View all]summerschild
(725 posts)4. Thank you for this post, WilliamPenn!
The "fiscal cliff" is The Shock Doctrine in action.
We knew it was coming.
Are we shocked?
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"fiscal cliff" = another Tea/Repuke fear laden lie/Kool aide/meme to intimidate the sheeple.
hue
Nov 2012
#12
Thanks for posting, Will. For more information on the fiscal cliff and the deficit, check out
truth2power
Nov 2012
#14
401(k) is an AWFUL standard to apply-- NO ONE should have their retirement hopes...
mike_c
Nov 2012
#31
Defined benefit pension plans were based on 8% return on investment -- most will go broke
FarCenter
Nov 2012
#48
Calpers has a huge unfunded liability -- estimates may vary but it is likely to go broke
FarCenter
Nov 2012
#50
You're likely to get your pension -- but 30 to 50 year olds will be holding the empty bag.
FarCenter
Nov 2012
#53
How do you convince an entire public that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are unavoidable
NorthCarolina
Nov 2012
#45
Yes, it's a lie meant to scare people, because it really is debt reduction.
grahamhgreen
Nov 2012
#57
“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed....
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2012
#52
Does anyone know if there is an anti-"fiscal cliff" b.s. group on Facebook?
Arugula Latte
Nov 2012
#59