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ProSense

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13. You're right

Reply to Marr (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 01:01 AM

Apr 2013

"It didn't take a genius to know they'd do one of two things with an offer to cut SS from a Democratic president; either say yes and take the cuts, or say no and ride it right into the elections."

...it doesn't take a genius. Everyone knew they were going to "say no."

As for the elections, there is enough time to call these "politicians" fraudulent assholes, that is unless the plan is to help them with their talking points.

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Boy I really hate the Republicans. They want to cut Social Security benefits. [View all] Armstead Apr 2013 OP

You had me. 840high Apr 2013 #1

I really hate Republicans ProSense Apr 2013 #2

Ironic that; now rethugs don't want to cut SS. babylonsister Apr 2013 #3

They never did. Loudestlib Apr 2013 #4

Some of them would gut and roast the carcass of SS even before Rex Apr 2013 #5

The Republican is older white males Loudestlib Apr 2013 #10

Nothing? Rex Apr 2013 #11

They're politicians. Marr Apr 2013 #8

You're right ProSense Apr 2013 #13

As brilliant as Obama is, he still mercymechap Apr 2013 #6

or the Dems, for that matter! MisterP Apr 2013 #7

I wouldn't say "Dems", mercymechap Apr 2013 #9

Teehehe pam4water Apr 2013 #12