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betterdemsonly

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8. Progressives need to start playing offense instead of defense

Reply to cali (Original post)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 05:55 AM

Apr 2013

if they want to repair the damage that has been done to America's most vulnerable and to formally middle income people.

Propose bills to wage raises. Propose bills to raise taxes. Do so independently of the dino leadership of the democratic party.

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what poor folks and the elderly are contantly pressured to sacrifice vs. what rich folks [View all] cali Apr 2013 OP

Don't forget sacrificing poor people's kids deutsey Apr 2013 #1

K&R MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #2

But if the rich have to cut back, there won't be as much to trickle down on us. progressoid Apr 2013 #3

Sacrifice VS No Sacrifice At All grilled onions Apr 2013 #4

Well, to be fair, when SS benefits are cut for the wealthy, they have to draw more from their IRAs.. LooseWilly Apr 2013 #9

Ever since I've become "political", a similar musing struck me, and continues to: Populist_Prole Apr 2013 #5

K & R Cal Carpenter Apr 2013 #6

thanks. cali Apr 2013 #7

Progressives need to start playing offense instead of defense betterdemsonly Apr 2013 #8

That's Obama's definition of "balance." forestpath Apr 2013 #10