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liberal from boston

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48. Social Security Cuts

Wed Apr 10, 2013, 07:12 PM

Apr 2013

I called two days ago--I had to wait about 10 minutes. I was told while waiting that the operators were volunteers ( because of the Sequester??). The woman was very nice & let me vent & the points I made was my concern for my mother & my aunts about the cuts & questioned why when social security does not contribute to the deficit then why did President Obama even bring it to the table. IMHO, the Republicans Lindsay Graham, John Boehner) are gleeful about this & see it as way to privatize Social Security. The woman was very polite & I thanked her for her kindness. I am going to call again.

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Keep calling the White House about chained CPI. 202-456-1111. They're getting slammed. [View all] hedda_foil Apr 2013 OP

Busy, busy, busy. PA Democrat Apr 2013 #1

Thank you for your persistence. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #20

Thanks for the reminder! Squinch Apr 2013 #2

Put the screws to 'em Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #3

Then call your congress kritter Vincardog Apr 2013 #4

When you call your congress critter make sure you let them know Chisox08 Apr 2013 #5

I disagree. No threats. Just let them know that you are opposed to the chained-CPI. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #22

I dunno..the primary threats work good in the GOP. n/t tokenlib Apr 2013 #26

When I said I will organize against them in the next primary election.... Chisox08 Apr 2013 #38

Then you better start now. Durbin's response to me indicates that there are already more than AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #44

I got that feeling as well. Chisox08 Apr 2013 #51

thanks hedda_foil Cha Apr 2013 #6

THEY ALREADY KNOW Skittles Apr 2013 #7

Quitters never win and winners never quit. nt TeamPooka Apr 2013 #9

They do know that many of us are opposed to this. They don't know how much so. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #23

They know however, they just believe it will blow over. This lets them know it is more than that still_one Apr 2013 #30

Yeppers. But maybe the petition will change their NightWatcher Apr 2013 #35

K&R! TeamPooka Apr 2013 #8

Hedda! Good to see you. madfloridian Apr 2013 #10

open 9-5 Eastern time. Richard D Apr 2013 #11

I called this AM. timdog44 Apr 2013 #12

Thanks, everybody. Let's try to keep it up til the budget drops tomorrow ... hedda_foil Apr 2013 #13

"slam our Dem Senators and reps even harder"? Wrong approach! Just let them know that you and AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #28

Keep it up w/your reps, they have the ultimate decision. Dem OR Republican -- keep contacting them! gateley Apr 2013 #43

Keep up the good work. Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #14

busy again. AllyCat Apr 2013 #15

K&R redqueen Apr 2013 #16

kick hedda_foil Apr 2013 #17

I contacted the White House & my Senators and Representatives by email. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #18

Busy, busy but finally got through and expressed my concerns. santamargarita Apr 2013 #19

Finally got through. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #21

I've hit busy signals for two days--will keep trying. tokenlib Apr 2013 #24

Just talked to a nice volunteer a bit ago. She was happy to pass on message. we can do it Apr 2013 #25

I finally got through. HappyMe Apr 2013 #27

Illinois DU'ers - Call Durbin's Office - He's Up For Re-election In 2014 & Will Be Shaking In His.. global1 Apr 2013 #29

Remember this: the first TARP package was narrowly rejected closeupready Apr 2013 #31

K&R! Have done it, will continue to do so. gateley Apr 2013 #32

Done. The rep said that, oh yeah, they've been getting closeupready Apr 2013 #33

WOO HOO, GOT THROUGH after forever waiting.. tokenlib Apr 2013 #34

So they want to steal from seniors but they'll listen to me? LOL just1voice Apr 2013 #36

The Dems in the House and Senate won't support anything w/a Chained CPI with the backlash this gateley Apr 2013 #40

Call tomorrow too. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #37

. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #39

I have tried to call all week, but the lines are always busy. n/t myrna minx Apr 2013 #41

On hold. Just two minutes, so far. gateley Apr 2013 #42

. You're right! Will call again n/t zentrum Apr 2013 #45

Hmmm ok maybe it was on purpose gollygee Apr 2013 #46

K&R HarmonyRockets Apr 2013 #47

Social Security Cuts liberal from boston Apr 2013 #48

I appreciate your thread. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #49

Excellent ! Kick and Rec n/t emulatorloo Apr 2013 #50

White House Comments phone number: 202-456-1111 AndyA Apr 2013 #52