Now do you understand why so many of us termed our vote as being for the lesser of two evils?

[Sekhmets Daughter]

142. If we don't see another

Democratic president because Obama caves on the chained CPI, I would posit that we deserve all the misery the republicans will rain down upon our heads in the future decades. You can draw the line anywhere you want, but then don't complain when Social Security is privatized and Medicare is turned into a voucher program a few years before it is eliminated completely.

The reality is that unless we support Democrats in the most vocal and rigorous means possible it will be impossible to protect these programs. The COLA adjustments can be changed...but it will take Democratic control of the government to do it. Democrats always want what they want immediately. The GOP has been patiently chipping away at not only the social safety nets, but the rights of women as well, for over 30 years. They have always known exactly how to take advantage of Democratic disunion. If you are willing to surrender to the republicans, do so...but as I said before, don't complain when you get what you've asked for.