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Sekhmets Daughter

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147. I agree wth your premise, but not with your reason.

Thu Dec 27, 2012, 10:56 PM

Dec 2012

It should not be about drawing lines.... It should be about the very real principle upon which the Democratic party is based....

There are 2 things that worry me about this offer. (A) That it is a trap being laid by the repukes who will have no problem whatsoever running on "Obama cut Social Security, after promising not to" and "Obama cut Medicare to pay for Obamacare"

(B) I am worried that it is being proposed because the government has seen projections of double digit inflation in the very foreseeable future.

Here's the thing rhett o rick...we do not have an unlimited supply of money and the repukes have been brilliant in framing the issue as one of bloated entitlements. The Dems don't do a very good job of showing where the real bloat can be found. I find it very frustrating that a party that considers itself to the peopled by the "best and the brightest" does such a lousy job of messaging.

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Hey Unsensible Emo Prog Firebaggers: This Time I'm *Sure* I Got It Right!!! [View all] MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 OP

For the newbies here, Manny, please explain "Emo" and "Firebagger"... NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #1

Right, I forgot I'm dealing with ignorant Leftys. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #2

And third way, wtf is that? =:^)- NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #5

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spit coffee on keyboard. nashville_brook Dec 2012 #87

rofl.... KoKo Dec 2012 #88

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third way = democrats who like charter schools. HiPointDem Dec 2012 #109

a bit more than that... Chan790 Dec 2012 #204

The Third Way are the Republicans that abandoned their Party to help us with ours. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #129

Oops! Samantha Dec 2012 #52

Oh, you fancy Leftys with your "facts" and "grammar" MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #53

Teapartiers take their motto from Mr. Dooley's Philosophy Samantha Dec 2012 #64

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OK nt MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #4

disappointed you didn't work "bank griefers" in somehow banned from Kos Dec 2012 #8

Ooh, I like it! MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #12

Llody Balnakfien WOULD be in prison if he had been in Iceland where the rule sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #16

Let's not forget about hiding Greek debt from the EU. n/t Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #124

Yes, I forgot about that. But the rules do not apply to them sadly. sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #153

Matt Taibbi named them well Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #154

Omg, I would have joined you to give him a double whammy. They are sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #156

We'd fix him! LOL Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #165

Lol, yes we would! I love Taibbi, one of the few real journalists left in this sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #196

Bloodsucking vampire squid Berlum Dec 2012 #160

'Bankster cheerleaders' sounds better. Rex Dec 2012 #34

What about us "sensible" Emo Prog Firebaggers madfloridian Dec 2012 #9

Sensible Emo Prog Firebagger? That would be like a MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #26

Like compassionate conservatives, you don't exist. tblue Dec 2012 #27

Wait... theKed Dec 2012 #200

Firebaggers aren't Woodchucks! Silly. downandoutnow Dec 2012 #133

That is a timeless piece from TM madfloridian Dec 2012 #145

Kicking... Pragmatically yours, WBB. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #10

Emo Prog is the new Pinko Commie. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #11

He's a good man. If he cuts SS it must be for my own good. cthulu2016 Dec 2012 #14

Harumph. That's right. pa28 Dec 2012 #15

No, you were right the first time. If you close your eyes and remember that sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #17

If it isnt a cut why offer it to the Repubicans? Dont think the Republicans would accept it rhett o rick Dec 2012 #112

Well, they haven't acepted it have they? n/t Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #126

Why would he offer it if it didnt cut SS? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #128

It's the least offensive "entitlement" cut Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #142

It is a horrible place to bargain from. He should tell the American people that rhett o rick Dec 2012 #144

I agree wth your premise, but not with your reason. Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #147

Do you support linking SS to the CPI? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #130

Not particularly...but Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #137

I thought I was a teaLeftist. So hard to keep up. historylovr Dec 2012 #18

I reckon this post will have the Blew dogs frothing Rain Mcloud Dec 2012 #20

I've been here since 2001, and I have no clue SheilaT Dec 2012 #21

Here ya go MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #22

Wha??? you didn't get one??? L0oniX Dec 2012 #24

Dammit, I want my TDale313 Dec 2012 #32

Perfect. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2012 #37

I voted. So what's your gripe exactly? tblue Dec 2012 #25

Oh, it's worse than that Fumesucker Dec 2012 #29

I have voted in every election SheilaT Dec 2012 #89

Stop it ...you're making me cry... L0oniX Dec 2012 #23

This is confusing. blue neen Dec 2012 #30

Thank you. Third-Way Manny. TDale313 Dec 2012 #31

Some examples of Emo Progs.... madfloridian Dec 2012 #33

thanks n/t TDale313 Dec 2012 #38

Wow. blue neen Dec 2012 #40

Well, I did not write the post. madfloridian Dec 2012 #42

You chose to post it. blue neen Dec 2012 #44

I do agree. There is no need for divisiveness. madfloridian Dec 2012 #47

He is a brilliant man, indeed. blue neen Dec 2012 #49

And for your peace of mind...I do not like the first paragraph madfloridian Dec 2012 #54

Yes, the Emo Prog overreaction to the comments is far worse than the comments themselves Fumesucker Dec 2012 #51

The attacks on Greenwald were homophobic as hell, right here on DU. Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #116

I think I ended up with 4 hides in Meta that night trying to get that off of DU. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #127

At least that fucker is gone. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #149

How do you like this one? cui bono Dec 2012 #136

Glenn Greenwald? Noam Chomsky? Naomi Wolf? Code Pink? MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #50

..... madfloridian Dec 2012 #55

Thanks for link... quote from article: KoKo Dec 2012 #90

Mad, it HAS been explained to you Over & Over that Charter Schools ARE Public Schools. bvar22 Dec 2012 #94

lol madfloridian Dec 2012 #106

A Tour de Farce, Manny Fumesucker Dec 2012 #35

+1 n/t TDale313 Dec 2012 #39

+ another 1 Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #77

Well excuse me for loving and supporting my President. We dont need people like you loyalkydem Dec 2012 #41

By that you mean...whom? madfloridian Dec 2012 #43

Right, so let's just support any right wing bullshit proposed. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #46

Manny has been a knife in Obama's back from the word go. MjolnirTime Dec 2012 #75

He's not the only one loyalkydem Dec 2012 #79

The Democratic Wing worries about programs, issues and policy and doesnt have time for hero worship. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #115

or kicking th e President every chance they get then loyalkydem Dec 2012 #132

You are exposing yourself. Democrats have historically argued and debated among themselves. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #134

and you are exposing yourself as well. loyalkydem Dec 2012 #135

Yes I am. I am a Democrat. I believe that my representatives work for me. What do you believe in? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #138

Well you should expose yourself some more. cui bono Dec 2012 #140

So pray tell me what issues you disagree with us progressives. Give me some facts from your rhett o rick Dec 2012 #146

Me? I am a progressive. Did you mean to reply to loyal... that person? n/t cui bono Dec 2012 #150

funny, but in another thread you blame people like us for losses in 2010.. frylock Dec 2012 #103

....because 3rd Wayers are ALSO... bvar22 Dec 2012 #108

You're right, you don't need us Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #114

It was the right-wing of our party that didnt vote in 2010 or voted Republican. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #120

What we don't need is people like you. cui bono Dec 2012 #139

MSNBC's Joy Reid and blogger/tweeter @shoq redefine emo prog as �Puritopian.� madfloridian Dec 2012 #45

So Emo Prog's already... TDale313 Dec 2012 #48

Emo Progs are now �Puritopian.� Not sure which is more degrading. madfloridian Dec 2012 #56

Personally, I find TDale313 Dec 2012 #58

Then Manny could do a post calling all "Puritopians." madfloridian Dec 2012 #60

Neither are... embrace them. WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #193

Fascinating definition at that link..... MADem Dec 2012 #62

Damn. That nail was hit so hard, there's no seeing it ever again. Number23 Dec 2012 #67

Emo Progs crying out for attention by using the words of Sensible Pragmatists Fumesucker Dec 2012 #68

They certainly don't like to be ignored, do they? MADem Dec 2012 #69

Ha!! Number23 Dec 2012 #107

And as I said below, the definition and label are shameful. Not to be used by Democrats madfloridian Dec 2012 #70

I'm a fan of the Big Tent, myself. I don't like it when I'm told that I'm MADem Dec 2012 #71

your "big tent" has become overcrowded disaffected republicans frylock Dec 2012 #104

Instead of excoriating them, welcome them and teach them .... MADem Dec 2012 #166

Yep. That pretty much sums it up for me how I view BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #76

+1!!! nt MADem Dec 2012 #82

Ahhhhhhhh I see now. Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #119

And that definition as well as the label are crying shames. madfloridian Dec 2012 #65

Agreed. And yes, was surprised TDale313 Dec 2012 #66

Well, I think anyone who takes such an authoritarian approach is not a Democrat, so MADem Dec 2012 #168

It's Hyper-Dimentional Non-Euclidean Chess Demo_Chris Dec 2012 #57

+1 Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #59

It's way too complicated for us common folk to understand! progressoid Dec 2012 #72

Well Done, Demo_Chris bvar22 Dec 2012 #95

Perfect! And you can get big cans of cat food at Sav-a-Lot for 79 cents. djean111 Dec 2012 #105

Emo Prog? RetroLounge Dec 2012 #61

Cat Food For You! MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #63

Don't forget the peas. wilsonbooks Dec 2012 #73

wow, you're completely losing your shit, Manny. This is what a Second Obama term has made of you? MjolnirTime Dec 2012 #74

Having a memory longer than a week = Completely losing your shit Fumesucker Dec 2012 #78

My memory is long enough to know that Manny has always detracted form Obama. MjolnirTime Dec 2012 #206

Progressive Dems didn't abandon the President alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #86

Reciting just a few lines we've all heard dozens of times has sure got you jacked up Fumesucker Dec 2012 #91

Keep pretending that you're having an effect alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #92

Rahm? Is that you? Fumesucker Dec 2012 #93

Is Mutual Masturbation Effective? Skraxx Dec 2012 #99

That is an interesting post, alcibiades. bvar22 Dec 2012 #110

Great summary bvar22 madfloridian Dec 2012 #118

Voted reteachinwi Dec 2012 #122

GREAT cui bono Dec 2012 #141

You should make that an OP.. Fumesucker Dec 2012 #148

Um alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #157

This was a great post Capt. Obvious Dec 2012 #159

So very sadly true. Cha Dec 2012 #111

Third Way Manny lost his "shit" a long time ago. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #113

Manny is amusing reteachinwi Dec 2012 #123

du rec. nt xchrom Dec 2012 #80

Ahhhh Manny. NCTraveler Dec 2012 #81

Sooooooo meta alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #83

Your hair has been on fire so many times in the last 3 year, you must be bald by now. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #84

And Now That It's Apparent There Will Never Be Any Cuts Skraxx Dec 2012 #98

Did PBO retract his offer? cui bono Dec 2012 #143

Is There A Deal That Contains Cuts? Legislation? How About Any Hypothetical Discussions? Skraxx Dec 2012 #151

Yes. There was a press briefing where Carney said that PBO proposed SS cuts cui bono Dec 2012 #155

Is Obama going to make a deal that cuts SS by the end of the year ... yes or no. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #163

I'm not a psychic. I hope he retracts the offer. cui bono Dec 2012 #172

Did he put it on the table this week, during the debt ceiling fight last year or ... JoePhilly Dec 2012 #182

He did it right before Boehner tried to pass his Plan B. cui bono Dec 2012 #183

The claim that Obama has "put SS on the table" here on DU actually goes back to the debt JoePhilly Dec 2012 #185

You keep ignoring the fact that HE PUT SS ON THE TABLE. cui bono Dec 2012 #187

Exactly, In Fact, Not Only Has SS Always Been "On The Table" Skraxx Dec 2012 #191

So That's In A Deal? Or Legislation? Part Of Some Current Negotiations Or Hypothetical Discussion? Skraxx Dec 2012 #164

I guess you didn't read or hear the press briefing. cui bono Dec 2012 #170

So You Admit There Are No Current Discussions, Negotiations, Deals or Legislation Regarding Any Cuts Skraxx Dec 2012 #171

Sorry, but WTF are you talking about? cui bono Dec 2012 #173

What Table Would They Be On, If They Are Not Included In Any Discussions, Negotiations, Deals or Skraxx Dec 2012 #174

Okay, really, you have to accept reality and facts to have a discussion. cui bono Dec 2012 #175

What Table? They Are Not In Any Legislation, Deals, Discussions, Hypothetical or Otherwise Skraxx Dec 2012 #176

I see now that you really did miss the press briefing so here's the link. cui bono Dec 2012 #178

Actually, I'm Missing The Table, That Press Briefing Is Irrelevant, You Have Yet To Provide Anything Skraxx Dec 2012 #179

Again, you have to deal with reality and facts, which you refuse to do. cui bono Dec 2012 #180

Reality? Like The Reality That There Are No Cuts, In Any Way Shape or Form, In A Deal, Discussion Skraxx Dec 2012 #181

For Pete's sake! Did Obama put SS on the table, according to Carney, or not? ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #186

What Table? Skraxx Dec 2012 #188

So, rather than answer the question you instead want to focus ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #192

No, YOU Are Focusing On An IMAGINARY Table, One That Supposedly Has SS Cuts On It Skraxx Dec 2012 #194

You wanna goddamned table? Here's you one right here --> ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #197

So That Table Currently Has Cuts On It as Part of A Deal Under Discussion? Skraxx Dec 2012 #199

I'm enjoying this. ProSense Dec 2012 #85

Indeed, Full Blown Meltdown Into Utter Self-Parody Skraxx Dec 2012 #97

It appears you finally morphed into Sid. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #121

We're ProSense Dec 2012 #131

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Learn to read ProSense Dec 2012 #162

"and, in Reich's case, raising the payroll tax threshold" brentspeak Dec 2012 #169

If you post a long post with links to the facts treestar Dec 2012 #202

DURec! bvar22 Dec 2012 #96

K&R Melissa G Dec 2012 #100

Dang, I missed it.. Permanut Dec 2012 #101

"Paranoia self destroyer" great white snark Dec 2012 #102

I get confused as to whether I should rec a Third Way Manny post or not. In any case I sure aint rhett o rick Dec 2012 #117

Third-Way Manny for President! malthaussen Dec 2012 #125

EmoProg prophecy Berlum Dec 2012 #161

boy, this really helps the discussion...an 'i told you so' thread. like used toilet paper. spanone Dec 2012 #167

It is more like a 'i told ya so' thread on hold status. Rex Dec 2012 #177

K&R woo me with science Dec 2012 #184

Kick. Luminous Animal Dec 2012 #189

Had to kick and rec this Autumn Dec 2012 #190

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manny goldstein will never say anything good about the president arely staircase Dec 2012 #201

Well... MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #203

Mannny always brings out the best of DUers... adirondacker Dec 2012 #205