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ProSense

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34. There is nothing

Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:13 PM

Dec 2012

"Like I said, we need to be persistent in insuring that the c-cpi *is* off the table. "

...wrong with vigilance. Still, it's off the table in this negotiation. People aren't going to box shadows.

The chained CPI was issued a severe blow in that a lot of powerful groups came out against it, and even a key supporter had to acknowledge it inflicts pain: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022048462

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After a dramatic week, Social Security is again off the table [View all] ProSense Dec 2012 OP

The GOP is playing (badly) poker a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #1

The GOP is playing poke the bear. And they just got a chunk of ass chewed off. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2012 #2

I expected the GOP to go down a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #3

Then Mr. Cool gets on tv and says 'United we stand; Divided we fall.' It was a thing of beauty. Gregorian Dec 2012 #4

Yes! An admission by the author of CPI that it hurts the poorer and older ones the most. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #5

Not True...President Obama put it ON THE TABLE...it won't leave... KoKo Dec 2012 #6

It's gone: ProSense Dec 2012 #9

It's not gone....wait and see the NEW YEAR! President made it a bargaining chip... KoKo Dec 2012 #10

Nope, it's gone ProSense Dec 2012 #11

You have posted nothing that shows SS is off the table. woo me with science Dec 2012 #15

Why are you panicking? It's gone ProSense Dec 2012 #19

Where did the President state that SS is off the table? woo me with science Dec 2012 #24

Wow, you're really taking this hard, huh? ProSense Dec 2012 #26

What offer? woo me with science Dec 2012 #29

It's invisible to you. n/t ProSense Dec 2012 #30

Apparently it's so invisible you can't post it. woo me with science Dec 2012 #32

You're right. Please proceed. n/t ProSense Dec 2012 #35

Kicking the can down the road, and making jokes. woo me with science Dec 2012 #46

You forgot that I'm immune to your tired spin. n/t ProSense Dec 2012 #54

There is nothing in that statement that takes SS off the table... rateyes Dec 2012 #53

The President's statements in the video are clear, but there is nothing in your link woo me with science Dec 2012 #16

republicans are so stupid. Obama could promise to step down and take his entire cabinet with him... spanone Dec 2012 #7

. ProSense Dec 2012 #8

Mustn't hurt the poor widdle misunderstood, Cha Dec 2012 #42

Is anything on the table? dkf Dec 2012 #12

Yes: ProSense Dec 2012 #14

Well it looks like Obama is at the table by himself. dkf Dec 2012 #21

No it isn't. woo me with science Dec 2012 #13

Obama Drops the Hammer on Republicans and Pulls Back His Last Fiscal Cliff Proposal ProSense Dec 2012 #17

Then why didn't the President fight austerity instead of colluding woo me with science Dec 2012 #20

My hero Howard Dean. Sigh. dkf Dec 2012 #22

Well, Obama did not mention c-cpi directly in the latest 'deal' however TheProgressive Dec 2012 #18

Well, ProSense Dec 2012 #25

Sorry ProSense, I do not share your absolute conviction that it is off the table... TheProgressive Dec 2012 #27

There is nothing ProSense Dec 2012 #34

In all truth, I hope you are correct. TheProgressive Dec 2012 #37

Imagine that. Just like it was never really there. Hekate Dec 2012 #23

Sorry, but thanks to Obama it will NEVER be off the table (nt) Demo_Chris Dec 2012 #28

Oh, welcome to DU...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #33

Yes. By repeatedly validating Republican lies and talking points on SS and austerity, woo me with science Dec 2012 #39

Look ProSense Dec 2012 #44

That's some serious audacity there. woo me with science Dec 2012 #55

That's me: audacious. ProSense Dec 2012 #57

"It's an ongoing struggle," says the orphan looking for sympathy woo me with science Dec 2012 #58

Looking for an easy life? ProSense Dec 2012 #59

No, he never said this is over, woo me with science Dec 2012 #60

Since you're having a hard time ProSense Dec 2012 #61

Answer: Obama doesn't want to cut SS... SidDithers Dec 2012 #31

Then why did he say that he thinks it should be cut? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #41

^^^ this ^^^ TDale313 Dec 2012 #45

I'm losing track, Manny. Was it 22% that he wanted, or 10%, like you posted earlier this week...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #62

Show us the quote, Sid. nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #63

... SidDithers Dec 2012 #64

OK. And in what way are these contradictory or otherwise incorrect? nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #65

no it's not. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #36

Sadly, I don't think that will last long MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #38

It'll never be off the table for some, but ProSense Dec 2012 #47

I expect it will turn up again in the next month. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #48

It'll never get through the Senate ProSense Dec 2012 #50

I hope that you're right nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #51

And on to a very conveniently located, well-lit side table. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #40

I can't speak for anyone else, it was a long week. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #43

..... for now DJ13 Dec 2012 #49

The "worst aspects" for everyone ProSense Dec 2012 #52

I'm right there with you on that DJ13 Dec 2012 #56

When was the last time you heard... Demo_Chris Dec 2012 #66

Not how I read what he said today: grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #67

No, ProSense Dec 2012 #68