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40. We have to trade something with the Democratic President?

Reply to patrice (Reply #29)

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 11:59 PM

Apr 2013

What the hell are you talking about? The Republicans never even *asked* for Chained CPI.

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The Professional Left Is Handing Republicans Precisely What They Want [View all] babylonsister Apr 2013 OP

If I wanted to read rants against the left I could go to Free Republic Fumesucker Apr 2013 #1

Or check the White House site for transcripts. nt MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #48

No one here is quiet about the non Medicade expansion....right here in fLA every day....so can it. SugarShack Apr 2013 #189

If I wanted to read rants against President Obama, I could go to Free Republic, too. n/t Bolo Boffin Apr 2013 #54

Why do you pragmatic moderate centrists even care what the left thinks? Fumesucker Apr 2013 #69

I'm just saying your argument is weak, Fumesucker. Bolo Boffin Apr 2013 #77

If only it was just the Left that is outraged over a Democratic president offering to cut SS but sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #83

+1000 blackspade Apr 2013 #125

So what is the proper term for those on the left... DCBob Apr 2013 #170

I'm not sure who you are referring to. If you are referring to 'democrats' who are attempting to sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #173

How about "Strawman" AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #188

+100 G_j Apr 2013 #177

It says that they are "hurting.". If this is all they have KoKo Apr 2013 #194

Oh wow, so what are you bothering with? treestar Apr 2013 #161

Between that and all the pious souls getting offended Warpy Apr 2013 #121

The DLC got the message... Damage control is now in process... newthinking Apr 2013 #123

interesting....and true. no longer fun at all Sheepshank Apr 2013 #146

+1000 Andy823 Apr 2013 #181

We also need to stop outsourcing jobs so American workers have decent jobs to contribute to SS nt antigop Apr 2013 #206

If we wanted to hear rants against the President/Democrats we could go there too treestar Apr 2013 #160

Cut this down to four paragraphs so you don't run afoul of copyright...but yes, it is a fair point. MADem Apr 2013 #2

I was just thinking that last paragraph utterly nailed it Number23 Apr 2013 #15

Yes, poor helpless "No Control" Obama. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #3

the prez is just a bystander, you know Skittles Apr 2013 #5

Totally helpless. Marr Apr 2013 #35

*Abandoned* by librul meanies. WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #96

Another twisted mischaracterization Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #154

He has control over some things and none over others treestar Apr 2013 #163

"emoprogs and the so-called professional left " bobduca Apr 2013 #4

"emoprogs" = white Democrats AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #53

"Emo" really sums up the foaming-at-the-mouth frenzy. n/t BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #6

"Emoprog" certainly deserves a place in the lexicon tridim Apr 2013 #37

I believe there is a very good moral & economic argument against cutting SS & Medicare at all. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #7

How is the pay? roody Apr 2013 #61

A bunch of nonsense and invective. Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #8

I managed to wade through until I got to "emoprogs". pa28 Apr 2013 #9

"Emoprogs" kicked me into scan mode. hay rick Apr 2013 #60

You probably missed the part about liberal whining causing the 2010 disaster. pa28 Apr 2013 #68

I seem to recall, just a few years back, Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #85

Remember that absorbed dosage of bullshit Union Scribe Apr 2013 #93

If you are are comparing this to radioactivity I've already got a fatal dose. I might as well study. pa28 Apr 2013 #108

. Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #10

That pic looks familiar. Where did I see it? demmiblue Apr 2013 #12

Some obscure lefty website, with emoprogs for owners no doubt! Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #18

! demmiblue Apr 2013 #21

Rmuse can... 99Forever Apr 2013 #11

and the Third Way Trojan horse they rode in on neverforget Apr 2013 #16

I always laugh when I see references like this, because THIRD is precisely what this particular patrice Apr 2013 #63

So basically it's the Left's fault that the President put SSI on the table? neverforget Apr 2013 #13

Why, of course! Everything is our fault! Didn't you know? markpkessinger Apr 2013 #17

Got to agree. RGinNJ Apr 2013 #73

The Dino's and worshipers want SS on the table. You don't see them defending SS. L0oniX Apr 2013 #74

you got that right. very well said! neverforget Apr 2013 #110

This kind of post is what the "emo" is for treestar Apr 2013 #165

So Obama was forced to give SSI to Republicans because? neverforget Apr 2013 #168

SSI? treestar Apr 2013 #182

you can't even answer the question. I guess my Senator is an "emo" neverforget Apr 2013 #186

No you made that leap treestar Apr 2013 #207

Look what this Republican said today about Chained CPI neverforget Apr 2013 #210

Take THAT, The Left! Union Scribe Apr 2013 #14

I really resent the term "Professional Left" markpkessinger Apr 2013 #19

I agree it is an idiotic term grantcart Apr 2013 #59

I always thought he was aiming it at leftwing punditry AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #126

Yes : professional commentators, high dollar web bloggers/sites (HuffPo) emulatorloo Apr 2013 #215

the 'professional left' are the minders who write crap like this. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #20

more like the Palace Guard neverforget Apr 2013 #22

whatever you call it, they get paid to spout crap. unlike me. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #25

I will not say it. I will not. I will not. nt msanthrope Apr 2013 #34

Heheh... SidDithers Apr 2013 #42

I don't understand why crap like this gets posted to DU.... OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #23

"I know. Have at it." Maven Apr 2013 #24

seems like carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #156

delusional. KG Apr 2013 #26

What's delusional is thinking that threats & promises not to vote etc. get you what you want in a patrice Apr 2013 #36

So what does work? JDPriestly Apr 2013 #81

Everyone on that bandwagon needs to ask themselves why they are working to defeat THEIR OWN issue.nt patrice Apr 2013 #27

The only one handing Repugs what they want is President Obama. MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #28

I don't believe I have ever seen you spout anything but propaganda slogans. PLEASE answer a question patrice Apr 2013 #30

One that doesn't mean I'll freeze and starve in my old age? Fumesucker Apr 2013 #32

So, you'll throw the defeat of DOMA under the bus, alternative energy development, the right to patrice Apr 2013 #50

You said one, not all of them Fumesucker Apr 2013 #66

Obama is doing next to nothing for the environment. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #86

There's this. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #106

I believe that the military is taking action on the environment JDPriestly Apr 2013 #111

I agree with you, that nuclear waste is a huge issue. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #115

If Republicans win, yes treestar Apr 2013 #166

There is no reason to trade ANY issue unless pro-Obama propaganda like yours MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #149

And NO ONE will say what issue they'll throw under the bus in exchange for success against the CPI. patrice Apr 2013 #29

Success against the CPI? How about not offering it up to the Republicans? neverforget Apr 2013 #33

To find out who will go for it and who won't and who will give what to make it happen and patrice Apr 2013 #39

So we have to choose between seniors and kids to satisfy Republicans? neverforget Apr 2013 #55

NO! not if people stop advertising to the opposition that they will weaken the Democrats' positions patrice Apr 2013 #75

I'm not threatening Democrats. neverforget Apr 2013 #113

Now it is the "Three dimensional chess" argument? newthinking Apr 2013 #130

+1,000 nt MADem Apr 2013 #131

I would trade half of our overseas military bases for no chained CPI JDPriestly Apr 2013 #94

and that can't be discussed because that ground (military bloat) newthinking Apr 2013 #132

We have to trade something with the Democratic President? Marr Apr 2013 #40

We could not go after Cheney, or Wall Street, and we can not go after some of the trillions Babel_17 Apr 2013 #52

I have an idea, instead of asking which of my other organs I am willing to sacrifice Dragonfli Apr 2013 #139

Issue thrown under the bus? AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #172

'The Left' Nite Owl Apr 2013 #31

It is not wrong for the "left" to protect popular progrms created Progressive dog Apr 2013 #38

That's right, when that protection is mounted effectively. What is going on is not protection, it's patrice Apr 2013 #41

Let's cut the military budget and do away with private contractors for JDPriestly Apr 2013 #100

Military contractors are CHEAPER than using military personnel to do the work. MADem Apr 2013 #133

But very, very good for the economy. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #151

Unfortunately, in the case of the present war, we, as a nation, were not on a MADem Apr 2013 #175

All volunteer means to me that volunteers cook and wash dishes, JDPriestly Apr 2013 #178

It costs too much to do that. Soldiers are for putting ordnance on target, not scrubbing crappers. MADem Apr 2013 #185

But the reality remains: the old way won WWII; the new way hasn't won anything. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #192

When have we fought a "World War" since WW2? MADem Apr 2013 #196

We lost Iraq on the ground. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #198

We had no business in Iraq--Dumbya wanted to avenge his "deddy," plain and simple. MADem Apr 2013 #201

So, in this world of serious political negotiations Sheepshank Apr 2013 #164

Yes. It is the only proposal that will work. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #174

Awesome... SidDithers Apr 2013 #43

So is there a "Professional Left" giftwrap? I like my gifts to be special. Safetykitten Apr 2013 #44

Got to slice and dice. Rex Apr 2013 #47

Break promises, lost trust Babel_17 Apr 2013 #45

Please produce links with quotes in which the word "promise" was used. Thanks. nt patrice Apr 2013 #56

You don't consider saying you'll do something a promise? Babel_17 Apr 2013 #67

Looking forward to it, including a discusion of how presidents are not kings. nt patrice Apr 2013 #79

Why is that up for discussion? Babel_17 Apr 2013 #84

The guy in that video looks familiar... 99Forever Apr 2013 #152

That is a funny article. Rex Apr 2013 #46

DO NOT STAY HOME nakocal Apr 2013 #49

It's certainly not Obama's fault MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #51

Bush's third term really sucked. nt hay rick Apr 2013 #62

Raging against the left on a Democratic blog? AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #57

Look through this thread and you will see that the worshippers are just fine with Rmuse. L0oniX Apr 2013 #65

Do you suppose... Oilwellian Apr 2013 #107

Or perhaps... AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #114

"It's all a game to them"... newthinking Apr 2013 #127

Calling for the President's impeachment on a Democratic blog? sheshe2 Apr 2013 #82

Did AgingAmerican Say That HangOnKids Apr 2013 #88

I never said that Aging American said that. I never quoted him. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #95

"DU" is not calling for impeachment. Union Scribe Apr 2013 #98

Really? sheshe2 Apr 2013 #101

There is great irony here. Union Scribe Apr 2013 #105

According to the huge # of Op's that are being posted here sheshe2 Apr 2013 #112

Opinions are a bad thing AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #179

Oh sure, 52 people out of thousands...I see what you are doing here. Rex Apr 2013 #208

Priceless HangOnKids Apr 2013 #103

I feel just as overwhelmed by those raging against the President, babylonsister Apr 2013 #128

They arent raging against the president AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #129

Noope, SS is the just the most recent rage Sheepshank Apr 2013 #150

Rage against the strawman AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #171

This message was self-deleted by its author carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #159

That is the largest pile of bullshit I have ever seen on DU. You could grow mushrooms on it and... L0oniX Apr 2013 #58

Your post is priceless Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #102

yeah, emoprogs like Bernie fucking Sanders just need to chill the fuck out.. frylock Apr 2013 #64

The ritual floggings have commenced. Hekate Apr 2013 #70

Let 'em rage with their hyperbolic tantrums. Cha Apr 2013 #71

More pushing of the Third Way lie that liberals stayed home in 2010. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #72

And many of the coveted moderates and independents who voted for O in 2008... WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #90

EXACTLY! veganlush Apr 2013 #76

babylonsister makes the complaint that a legitimate disagreement with a bad proposal Nika Apr 2013 #78

Huh? Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #104

fuck that. the OP was another shit and run post blaming liberals for obama's poor decisions.. frylock Apr 2013 #158

You mean like someone learning the proper definition of "apologist"? Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #169

The OP is a divisive temper tantrum AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #176

I merely asked a question. Nika Apr 2013 #205

Please do not attempt Summer Hathaway Apr 2013 #80

Where do you guys get this stuff? AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #134

Still not convinced. But keep the Crap Blogs coming... WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #87

+1 Rex Apr 2013 #92

Dems should present Dem budget, R's should try to force compromise. nt delrem Apr 2013 #89

Right, and that's exactly what will happen. The Dem budget hasn't been presented yet. tridim Apr 2013 #136

The Professional Left Is Handing Republicans Precisely What They Want, Thanks To Obama DeSwiss Apr 2013 #91

K&R! n/t sheshe2 Apr 2013 #97

Hahaha whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #99

Immasmartypants' distant cousin? WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #109

Cute. N/T sheshe2 Apr 2013 #116

Not as cute as this... WorseBeforeBetter Apr 2013 #118

Chained CPI is Handing Republicans Precisely What They Want AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #117

The Republicans want SS privatized. tridim Apr 2013 #137

I thought we had to offer up cuts because THEY wanted them? They don't want these cuts? Dragonfli Apr 2013 #140

The Republicans want SS to just go away so they can steal the money AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #180

How does offering up SS to the republican chopping block keep it from becoming privatized? AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #184

It doesn't because SS wasn't "offered up to the GOP chopping block"... tridim Apr 2013 #190

It's in Obama's budget proposal, proposing to cut SS and Medicare - AKA chopping block AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #195

Now Medicare is cut too? tridim Apr 2013 #197

Yes, $305 billion over ten years AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #199

Obama also proposes $305 billion in cuts to Medicare over a decade... tridim Apr 2013 #204

Obama budget cuts Medicare benefits and provider payments AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #211

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #119

And they conveniently leave out this excerpt from the article that started it ALL: Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #120

Then what is the point of doing it? blackspade Apr 2013 #142

means testing SS is a step toward destroying it e.o.m. amborin Apr 2013 #143

! QC Apr 2013 #200

If anyone actually believed all that crap TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #122

Drivel. blackspade Apr 2013 #124

Wow,what a mind numbingly stupid article. bowens43 Apr 2013 #135

I demand my back pay! n/t Tom Rinaldo Apr 2013 #138

I'll tell you why I'm miffed OnionPatch Apr 2013 #141

"Symbolism" does matter /nt Armstead Apr 2013 #144

Several bingos in this thread Capt. Obvious Apr 2013 #145

Bingo indeed-- great post carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #162

This bingo card gives me all kinds of warm & fuzzies! bullwinkle428 Apr 2013 #191

Smells like teen spirit. Zorra Apr 2013 #147

That about sums it up. Obama = BAD, BAD, BAD!!! Meanwhile, *crikets* on how Republicans are Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #148

^^^This treestar Apr 2013 #167

"point the finger at him FIRST" AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #183

Even apart from the SS issue, this has been happening ever since the man but his hand on Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #202

Yes and don't forget Andy823 Apr 2013 #203

Don't, please try to steer fredamae Apr 2013 #153

The Third way folks are the real "professional left" Mnpaul Apr 2013 #155

For the Father Knows Best wing of the party, blame the left is easier than standing up to the Repugs Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #157

Does being a "Professional Leftist" mean I should be getting paid for my views? deutsey Apr 2013 #187

What about the "Professional Right" are they important too? bemildred Apr 2013 #193

Wow, a hit and run article that is full of crap. Rex Apr 2013 #209

Sadly, I think you may be right. AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #212

Why inflict this on us? KamaAina Apr 2013 #213

they had people like this writer in Haiti MisterP Apr 2013 #214