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117. And now they get to be the party that is protecting SS. How on earth did Democrats every

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 11:49 AM

Apr 2013

give them that oppurtunity? Is there anyone in authority in this party who could not predict what we ordinary, non-professional citizens predicted once a Dem offered up SS cuts as a bargaining chip, KNOWING Republicans would not accept it and in the process grab the opportunity to make Dems look like the ones who are trying to destroy SS. Knowing full well surely the capacity of Republicans to lie.

You surely didn't think that someone like Bachmann who manages to get herself elected over and again, no matter how many lies she tells, would not jump at this opportunity.

It's clear the Dem Party needs some experienced, intelligent professional political advisers. If this was their idea of good strategy, then we really are in more trouble than we thought.

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MrPresident, want to know just how well your strategy is working out? [View all] 99Forever Apr 2013 OP

When the president is making freaks like Bachmann look sane quinnox Apr 2013 #1

And Rand Paul supports them demwing Apr 2013 #2

Couldn't say what Rand Paul has to say... 99Forever Apr 2013 #6

But Bachmann IS relevant? demwing Apr 2013 #19

Apparently she is his Representative. And apparently Rand Paul is not. So yes, that makes her sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #25

Well bud, 99Forever Apr 2013 #32

my rock star ? demwing Apr 2013 #34

You seemed to be giving the usual... 99Forever Apr 2013 #35

Don't get me wrong - I *want* to be a believer demwing Apr 2013 #64

I think we are in agreement. 99Forever Apr 2013 #70

I love it. ProSense Apr 2013 #3

Let's hope a lot more of the Tea Party caucus feel the same way. n/t Cleita Apr 2013 #4

If Obama said the sky was blue sharp_stick Apr 2013 #5

Here Here! Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #14

So you favor cuts to social security pscot Apr 2013 #52

the poster did not say that treestar Apr 2013 #60

My post was a question. pscot Apr 2013 #67

It is an obvious attempt to use emotionalism treestar Apr 2013 #84

golly. We sure wouldn't want to let emotionalism pscot Apr 2013 #91

LOL bobduca Apr 2013 #92

No, I believe they will not pass through this anti-Obama rethug congress. Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #103

New Poll: Seniors Of Both Parties Revile Chained CPI KoKo Apr 2013 #17

Well, let's hope Democrats in Congress don't just go along with the president because he is a Dem. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #26

Write your congressperson, or call pscot Apr 2013 #56

Bachmann? treestar Apr 2013 #62

Yes that Bachman, the one who keeps getting elected no matter how many lies she tells. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #76

The people who elect the likes of Bachmann treestar Apr 2013 #83

The people who elect the likes of Bachman are partisans. They don't think for themselves, they sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #86

No, they don't, very very few in either party want this scam to cut SS let alone destroy it Dragonfli Apr 2013 #97

Well said...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #39

+1 treestar Apr 2013 #54

Precisely! Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #66

I AGREE Skittles Apr 2013 #100

Nooooo,you miss the political point Armstead Apr 2013 #113

She's already signed onto the sharp_stick Apr 2013 #116

And that makes a difference HOW? bvar22 Apr 2013 #114

MIchelle Bachmann lies. Look at the budget her caucus wrote. spedtr90 Apr 2013 #7

No kidding? 99Forever Apr 2013 #8

So you think she's bullshitting sharp_stick Apr 2013 #10

Maybe she's just a political opportunist and just got a golden opportunity to pretend to be sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #29

+1 L0oniX Apr 2013 #46

Nailed it !!!!! As usual. russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #68

So what was the point... spedtr90 Apr 2013 #11

Run along now... 99Forever Apr 2013 #12

Actually it requires spedtr90 Apr 2013 #18

Funny thing, bud. 99Forever Apr 2013 #24

You were caught in a logic trap there treestar Apr 2013 #59

There is no point sharp_stick Apr 2013 #15

Thank you. spedtr90 Apr 2013 #20

Because she can read polls or has them read to her by someone more literate. Dragonfli Apr 2013 #98

Doesn't matter what the real position of the Republicans is, they can say they oppose OBAMA'S CUTS! JoeBlowToo Apr 2013 #9

Thanks Joe... 99Forever Apr 2013 #13

Agree...This will hurt Democrats in 2014 and '16 because a Dem KoKo Apr 2013 #16

"This will hurt Democrats in ..." It will, IF the Senators, Representatives, and others in AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #105

So the real issue too is what most accurately tracks the rise in the cost of living treestar Apr 2013 #57

It is embaressing to see politicans cater to the 'have everything' crowd. Rex Apr 2013 #21

Don't recollect FDR "kowtowing"... 99Forever Apr 2013 #23

Yes you are talking about an entirely different time period. Rex Apr 2013 #27

A different time indeed. 99Forever Apr 2013 #38

SPINES! Rex Apr 2013 #43

FDR said, "kowtow to you? Bring it motherfucker, I welcome your punk ass bullshit!" Dragonfli Apr 2013 #28

This is to be expected, one of two things are likely to happen, neither good for the party Dragonfli Apr 2013 #22

I've been unable to get a coherent response to a similar point. Marr Apr 2013 #30

I just don't get how they can't see what the obvious negatives are Dragonfli Apr 2013 #31

"84 percent of voters over 50 say Social Security has no place in budget-deficit discussions" L0oniX Apr 2013 #33

Indeed...n/t KoKo Apr 2013 #36

But they're clearly not "serious people" durablend Apr 2013 #40

I wish to offer my heartfelt sympathies that she is your representative. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #37

Thank you... 99Forever Apr 2013 #41

I watched her last victory party and was struck by how her supporters,... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #49

How do they do that? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #61

Ever see a deer in the headlights? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #80

For a short time. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #89

What was that thud? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #90

Only because the "Wind Shifted" and fredamae Apr 2013 #42

Here's the thing friend. 99Forever Apr 2013 #47

So, you'll be voting for her next year?...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #44

There ya go again ...trying to have a mature discussion with people. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #45

You win. 99Forever Apr 2013 #48

Pretty sure the stupidest comments were made in the OP... SidDithers Apr 2013 #50

Oh Sid... 99Forever Apr 2013 #72

You don't seem to understand how US politics works imo. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #73

Does he keep track anymore? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #63

Of course the OP worked hard to defeat Bachmann, the OP being an actual voting Democrat Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #55

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #71

No, you are not alone. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #104

Trust me you are not alone. Puglover Apr 2013 #109

!!! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #112

You sir, 99Forever Apr 2013 #75

I think you misunderstood Blue's comment. Read it again, it was not directed to you but to Sid. sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #77

So what? treestar Apr 2013 #51

This move by Obama is wrong and an utter disaster. Pure and simple. nt broadcaster75201 Apr 2013 #53

It's Twilight Zone material. Two corporate parties masquerading as one, woo me with science Apr 2013 #58

i wouldn't hold ms bachmann up as a shining example of anything, especially her 'support' for SS spanone Apr 2013 #65

She's not, she's just playing chess. She was handed a golden opportunity to sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #78

Bachmann..... Playing..... Chess......! SamReynolds Apr 2013 #111

It is funny, isn't it? 'Obama ..... playing ...... chess! I always got a good laugh out of that sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #115

Obama actually knows how to play Chess. SamReynolds Apr 2013 #119

This only proves what we've always known: SamReynolds Apr 2013 #69

3D Chess Again? Cedric the Clam Apr 2013 #74

Ummm.... what? SamReynolds Apr 2013 #79

Bachman is the one playing chess. And before long she will be joined by other Republicans sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #88

Bachmann..... Playing..... Chess...... SamReynolds Apr 2013 #110

No one is stupid enough to believe what Bachmann is saying michigandem58 Apr 2013 #81

To quote my very favorite Robert A Heinlein... 99Forever Apr 2013 #82

Thank you Trailrider1951 Apr 2013 #85

Indeed my friend, indeed. 99Forever Apr 2013 #87

Oh, big surprise that Bachmann OPPOSED jazzimov Apr 2013 #93

Perhaps you should read the entire thread ... 99Forever Apr 2013 #94

The OP is of course not suggesting to OwnedByCats Apr 2013 #107

that gal would oppose ANYTHING proposed by Obama Skittles Apr 2013 #95

+1 moondust Apr 2013 #99

Doesn't really matter what she "opposes" OwnedByCats Apr 2013 #106

That is pretty damn bad. Jamastiene Apr 2013 #96

STOP THE PRESSES!!! Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #101

And now they get to be the party that is protecting SS. How on earth did Democrats every sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #117

This notion that Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #118

We all know she doesn't give a shit about seniors and has voted against us at every opportunity eridani Apr 2013 #102

Whatever your opinion of.. 99Forever Apr 2013 #108