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4. yes; and all this specious concern that going over the curb would cause a recession...as if

Wed Dec 19, 2012, 06:19 PM

Dec 2012

this won't

and the over the curb recession would only be mild

whereas the consequences of decimating defined benefits are hugely negative

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The Chained CPI will also have a negative effect on the economy, job creation, and wages. [View all] Elwood P Dowd Dec 2012 OP

Du rec. Nt xchrom Dec 2012 #1

I was going to buy gift cards for my grandkids Fumesucker Dec 2012 #2

I think I'll buy myself femrap Dec 2012 #9

I can give you a formula that will rust it quick Fumesucker Dec 2012 #10

I can afford femrap Dec 2012 #11

Don't forget this Elwood. This Chained CPI also harms Veterans. Autumn Dec 2012 #3

I was drafted and spent 2 years in the Army during Vietnam. Elwood P Dowd Dec 2012 #8

This is a point many often overlook Liberalynn Dec 2012 #5

young people that are unemployed won't be contributing to SS either frylock Dec 2012 #7

very true Liberalynn Dec 2012 #14

+1 leftstreet Dec 2012 #6

People are going to die because of this. woo me with science Dec 2012 #12

Class Warfare.... WCGreen Dec 2012 #13