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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]dotymed
(5,610 posts)62. CapnSteve
"...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..."
This sure as hell does not make the democratic party (us?)look reasonable since he majority of Americans oppose a chained CPI.....it makes the DLC (us?) look like a bunch of corporatists (fascists, oligarchs) and I agree with that assessment of the DLC ("they sure as hell were not representing "us"
"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!" Get real..the repub's new talking point: The democratic party has shown it's willingness to undermine it's own "sacred cow", social security...sure as hell "won't play good in Peoria" or anywhere. This may very well oust "us" ?) for the election in 2014 and beyond. As a lifelong "FDR Democrat, it sure as hell makes me want to vote for a third party candidate.
I do agree with one thing in this post: Senator Sanders truly is "America's Senator"!" and I would love to help him become
America's President!
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Sen. Bernie Sanders ‘Deeply Disappointed’ With Obama’s Social Security Cuts, Vows To Block Them [View all]
ProSense
Apr 2013
OP
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