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In reply to the discussion: We need a new Democratic Party, that much is clear [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Like it or not, he's going to have to make some significant compromises. If we support him -- rather than abandon him -- we'll get something out of it too, including a better footing in future elections. We damn sure better get behind a Presidential candidate who can win in this environment.
As an example, assuming I haven't already been branded an ignorant ass and alerted on by the masses, I'm fine with him supporting chained-CPI if he is forced into it -- AS LONG AS, we get some things like:
--protections for those on the lower end of the SS scale (as laid out in the catfood commission who actually called for an increase for those on lower end);
--Some help with jobs for our youth and undocumented immigrants who will be paying our SS and don't need to become an enemy of the elderly to get their share;
--increase in minimum wage;
--protect those who are being helped by ACA and make some improvements;
--and more.
As a sumarry, he can cut my SS check $30-$50 a month for the next 10 years as long as he helps young folks and immigrants get good paying jobs (which will help SS in long-run); saves me a few dollars on my Part B Medicare premium; incentivizes building of apartments that saves me a little money; increases the FICA cap some; protects those on lower end as he and the catfood commission proposed; etc.
Alternatively, we can draw a line in the sand, . . . . . . and wither thumbing our noses at what the voters said in this election and the power they gave to the right wingers.