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bjobotts

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25. Why is Obama ignoring the will of the majority
Sun Apr 7, 2013, 12:05 AM
Apr 2013

There is overwhelming support behind making no cuts to SS or Medicare...overwhelming support in fact to strengthen these programs. Needed revenue can be obtained from a number of sources without breaking the backs of the elderly and the poor.
Obama must call republicans out when they completely ignore the $1.3 trillion in spending cuts he has already agreed to when these repubs say no new revenue...the majority of Americans completely agree with Obama in doing so. Why is he not listening...
Chained CPI, Keystone XL. Medicare cuts???wtf Mr. President...Listen to your supporters...they are all saying the same thing...Listen.

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