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In reply to the discussion: Sen. Bernie Sanders ‘Deeply Disappointed’ With Obama’s Social Security Cuts, Vows To Block Them [View all]CapnSteve
(222 posts)34. Senator Sanders truly is "America's Senator"!
...but let's not get our knickers too much in a twist over this: The big Boehner has already rejected the idea. Once again, we Dems look reasonable and the GOP continues to look like the assholes they are...
Net result: nothing gets done. And in 2014 we show the bums the door and give Pres. Obama the majority he needs to get the job done. Then Pres. Clinton can finish the job in her two terms!
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Sen. Bernie Sanders ‘Deeply Disappointed’ With Obama’s Social Security Cuts, Vows To Block Them [View all]
ProSense
Apr 2013
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Pete Peterson and groups of billionaires he works with that have think tank sounding names
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#5
Correct. He's changed things for the WORSE just by putting it out there. n/t
whathehell
Apr 2013
#59
I think (hope) a lot of Dem Senators will balk. I'm so glad you talked to his office regarding this
gateley
Apr 2013
#29
That is EXACTLY what they're doing, plus attacking the ACA, PP and promoting Keystone on EVERY bill.
freshwest
Jun 2013
#65
There isn't much push, so I imagine it won't affect 'em. I hurts those I love, though. Thanx, Aerows
freshwest
Jun 2013
#67