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FogerRox

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35. C-CPI cuts HEAd Start, Food stamps, CHIP, WIC, over 30 gov programs

Reply to JDPriestly (Reply #28)

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 12:08 PM

Apr 2013

This how they get deficit reduction, not thru SS.

& thanks for making the point that most folks think C-CPI is about SS, it has a far wider ranging impact beyond SS.

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Obama proposes Chained CPI, Obama proposes an income tax increase on the back of working families [View all] FogerRox Apr 2013 OP

How many threads are we going to have on this? gateley Apr 2013 #1

As many as it takes. hay rick Apr 2013 #2

As many as it takes to do what? Convince those who disagree that you're right? gateley Apr 2013 #12

Everything has been said pscot Apr 2013 #25

Well, that's a good point, too. I'll shut up about it now. gateley Apr 2013 #26

And not everyone has read it...I didn't know about the income tax crap....n/t tokenlib Apr 2013 #42

You Could Say The Same About All Sorts Of Threads These Days... WillyT Apr 2013 #3

+1 HiPointDem Apr 2013 #4

That's great news, WillyT ... nenagh Apr 2013 #11

My Favorite Clancy Bros... 'They're Moving Fathers Grave To Build A Sewer'... WillyT Apr 2013 #17

Well, I forgot my son is working round a table this week with a bunch.. nenagh Apr 2013 #23

One MSNBC said that? Good. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #14

I think (hope) that those who feel strongly about this have contacted gateley Apr 2013 #18

It Does Serve A Purpose... Am Writing A Post About It Now... WillyT Apr 2013 #22

Meta lives pscot Apr 2013 #30

I see no other OP on the income tax increase caused by C-CPI...... NONE. FogerRox Apr 2013 #38

My, haven't you been busy? gateley Apr 2013 #39

Between DU and DK FogerRox Apr 2013 #40

Okay -- I apologize for being so snarky. gateley Apr 2013 #41

no problem, theres a lot of that venting on C-CPI going round, FogerRox Apr 2013 #43

It proves we have no intention of rolling over Samantha Apr 2013 #5

Good God Damn Sam You ROCK HangOnKids Apr 2013 #8

Yes we KNOW today, and tomorrow our short attention spans have moved on to something else Maven Apr 2013 #6

Fair enough. I retract my statement. gateley Apr 2013 #19

it's called shanti Apr 2013 #7

Yes he did! HangOnKids Apr 2013 #9

Do you think that he was telling the truth at the time? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #15

dunno, really... shanti Apr 2013 #20

I've never seen your name before, but for some reason... Marr Apr 2013 #10

Is this addressed to me? If so, I'd suggest you go to the BOG forum and see gateley Apr 2013 #29

This could all go away but someone keeps pushing it. TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #13

How many threads? bvar22 Apr 2013 #21

I like it front and center. 840high Apr 2013 #24

Is there a space limit in cyberspace? 99Forever Apr 2013 #27

To remind people to stay active and vigilant. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #28

C-CPI cuts HEAd Start, Food stamps, CHIP, WIC, over 30 gov programs FogerRox Apr 2013 #35

Chains you can believe in. Octafish Apr 2013 #16

Sorry, but proposals don't equal legislation ready to be signed.... OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #31

They still equal betrayal MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #32

In your opinion, not mine. nt. OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #33

Because I have the capacity to differentiate between the politician and his screw-poor-people MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #34

In your opinion, yes. That opinion is not shared by everyone. nt. OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #37

DOA woiuld be good. UR right nothing has been signed yet. FogerRox Apr 2013 #36

Yes he did Autumn Apr 2013 #44