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dflprincess

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11. He can't be concerned about our retirements when he has to make sure his own is secure.

Reply to rhett o rick (Reply #4)

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 10:24 PM

Apr 2013

I signed the petition but, like you, I don't think Obama will give a damn. Now that he's in his second term he doesn't need us anymore.

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Link to Robert Reich's petition to President Obama : [View all] Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 OP

Done! Cleita Apr 2013 #1

While I agree ProSense Apr 2013 #2

At last, something we agree on! ljm2002 Apr 2013 #6

Neither of the above. hay rick Apr 2013 #20

No, ProSense Apr 2013 #21

I stand corrected. hay rick Apr 2013 #30

Done! forestpath Apr 2013 #3

Why is Obama ignoring the will of the majority bjobotts Apr 2013 #25

Because the 1% have all the money. forestpath Apr 2013 #27

I will support this effort but think it will not affect Obama who has clearly made up his mind. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #4

He can't be concerned about our retirements when he has to make sure his own is secure. dflprincess Apr 2013 #11

Point well taken .. but we have to fight very hard .. and speak very loud .. hit the streets of DC YOHABLO Apr 2013 #13

We need to think very hard about who we will run in 2016. The ruling elite are going to rhett o rick Apr 2013 #22

Done, forwarded and posted on FB. gateley Apr 2013 #5

Done. Thanks for the link. nt femmocrat Apr 2013 #7

Where do you find out how many have signed? UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #8

Signatures have increased from 155,067 to 163,194 in the last 71 minutes. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #9

that's badass. By monday, the White House will have to adress this concern among the base. Volaris Apr 2013 #14

Yes, they will tell us to shut up again. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #17

Signed. moondust Apr 2013 #10

Signed! cantbeserious Apr 2013 #12

signed SalviaBlue Apr 2013 #15

Signed. SaveOurDemocracy Apr 2013 #16

Signed. tclambert Apr 2013 #18

Robert Reich SamKnause Apr 2013 #19

Done! FredStembottom Apr 2013 #23

K&R. pacalo Apr 2013 #24

Recommend jsr Apr 2013 #26

Done NYFlip Apr 2013 #28

K&R and signed! MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #29

Done. K&R!! Denver Progressive Apr 2013 #31

Signed! And I rarely do that. nilram Apr 2013 #32

Signatures now at 175,169. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #33

Done Paper Roses Apr 2013 #34

R and K efilon Apr 2013 #35

I never thought I'd have to sign a petition to try and stop a Democratic president from cutting SS. bluethruandthru Apr 2013 #36

Done! onestepforward Apr 2013 #37

Signatures now at 206,681. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #38

Kick grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #39

I signed the petition at sign-on. Thanks. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #40

Done !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #41

Done K&R!! avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #42

approaching 1/4 million signatures... Agony Apr 2013 #43

Signed...K&R nt snappyturtle Apr 2013 #44

Done! lucca18 Apr 2013 #45

Signed.. AsahinaKimi Apr 2013 #46

Signatures now at 236,951. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2013 #47

Signed and FB Rec'd ... brett_jv Apr 2013 #48

When has a politician changed policy because of a petition? NightWatcher Apr 2013 #49

There are currently 283,846 signatures (signed) (nt) Babel_17 Apr 2013 #50

K&R pam4water Apr 2013 #51

There are currently 314,105 signatures (nt) Babel_17 Apr 2013 #52