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41. Means testing doesnt really make much sense unless its for the already wealthy otherwise its shitty

Fri Mar 27, 2015, 11:37 AM

Mar 2015

and its especially shitty for the disabled who are on social security and I dont believe they deserve to have even more misery piled on them by these assholes.

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ANOTHER goddamned "DEMOCRAT" pushing for unnecessary Soc Security cuts - FASTTRACKING THEM. [View all] Triana Mar 2015 OP

So..... fredamae Mar 2015 #1

They are going to be more emboldened by the money from their oligarchy bankster owners. L0oniX Mar 2015 #21

Did you see that Wall St is threatening Dem Congressional funding Jackpine Radical Mar 2015 #66

Yes.....Very revealing fredamae Mar 2015 #67

Boy, things are really shaping up for a fight, Jackpine Radical Mar 2015 #69

Couldn't agree more fredamae Mar 2015 #73

Me too. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #108

The Republicans haven't been as strong in Congress since 1928 either. merrily Mar 2015 #159

Schumer also opposes primaries. merrily Mar 2015 #139

Another reason to vote Chuckie out! nt kelliekat44 Apr 2015 #200

Infiltrators and QUISLINGS- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #198

Fast-tracking has its place but not here. This is pure politics instead of pure policy. randome Mar 2015 #2

WHAT!!!! It's VERY necessary! Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #7

Or "there" either. marmar Mar 2015 #9

It's a pure attack against those who elected him. nt stillwaiting Mar 2015 #72

"Democrat" is starting to mean shit these days. djean111 Mar 2015 #3

The "prize" is a 7-figure salary when they are out of office Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #16

What a shame you think that Gman Mar 2015 #78

You might want to tell the Third Way that - they get little hit pieces on Liz Warren published in djean111 Mar 2015 #82

http://www.thirdway.org/ frylock Mar 2015 #83

And they even issued a press release about Delaney's cat food commission. They're delighted! octoberlib Mar 2015 #87

shocking! frylock Mar 2015 #94

There you go again Jackpine Radical Mar 2015 #172

Yeah, well, Elizabeth Warren is a Democrat, cheapdate Mar 2015 #134

Yes, she is a Democrat - and the banks are pissed off and threatening because she is acting like djean111 Mar 2015 #162

The censure, coming from Harry Reid, Jackpine Radical Mar 2015 #173

Yup. Exactly. djean111 Mar 2015 #174

See, dems and repubs are NOT the same... Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #4

Been trying to point that out for a while now - it is studiously ignored. djean111 Mar 2015 #8

Market Fundamentalists are like that... willfully obtuse Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #10

Wall Street banks threaten to withhold campaign funds from Dems in tantrum against Elizabeth Warren L0oniX Mar 2015 #27

Banksters Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #28

So the banksters are throwing a tantrum? Duval Mar 2015 #50

That would be great. Get the money out of politics. In fact I think any Dem who publicy sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #53

Wife and I and our kids were discussing what we can do , when, as to social security NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #5

Please do pay attention Oilwellian Mar 2015 #13

I get that, but the few democrats who want this cant get this if dems control everything, dont you NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #36

The Party Leadership ran the "Austerity FLags" up the pole... bvar22 Mar 2015 #177

Please pay attention heaven05 Mar 2015 #38

Republican support is a given Oilwellian Mar 2015 #90

when Barack Obama--SIGNS OFF-- heaven05 Mar 2015 #100

What do you suggest we do? 840high Apr 2015 #202

this is a DEMOCRAT trying to destroy social security. nt magical thyme Mar 2015 #34

From the party that keeps demanding my money so that these things WON'T happen FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #6

not too loudly...shhhhhh Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #12

"centrists" can go eat oligarchy shit! Oh wait! They already are. L0oniX Mar 2015 #25

Butt kissers? Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #26

Wall Street banks threaten to withhold campaign funds from Dems in tantrum against Elizabeth Warren L0oniX Mar 2015 #29

This needs to be an OP every week, because every week we will see someone else blink. arcane1 Apr 2015 #203

The lemmings are already stampeding to Hillary. L0oniX Apr 2015 #204

Lily Ledbetter! Lily Ledbetter! LILY LEDBETTER!!! OnyxCollie Mar 2015 #63

I hate Lily Ledbetter. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #140

It's the candy sprinkles OnyxCollie Mar 2015 #186

a minor piece of legislation that extended the time frame for bringing an action under ND-Dem Mar 2015 #189

An article we all need to rub in the noses of all Dems, Reps - anyone... Triana Mar 2015 #11

Does anyone think the debt is ever going to be repaid? Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #14

No, Congress sold its moral compass. Actually, Washington sold its moral compass, IMO. djean111 Mar 2015 #17

Wonder how much they sold it for? Cosmic Kitten Mar 2015 #22

Bet it wasn't in anything like "good working order" either. Demeter Mar 2015 #47

Naaa. bvar22 Mar 2015 #179

It's sure never going to be paid by austerity SusanCalvin Mar 2015 #167

Article a bit mistaken econoclast Mar 2015 #97

Thomas link for the bill and the 6 cosponsors... PoliticAverse Mar 2015 #15

Scott Peters, worth over 100 million, my disgusting "New Dem" Rep, cosponsoring, natch stuffmatters Mar 2015 #88

This is why we must elect Sanders / Warren. L0oniX Mar 2015 #18

YES! nt Duval Mar 2015 #51

Delaney is a corporatist DINO LiberalEsto Mar 2015 #19

When it comes to winning elections they are "mostly" all DINO's. L0oniX Mar 2015 #23

K&R G_j Mar 2015 #20

Oh fuck no hootinholler Mar 2015 #24

I'm sure my "business Democratic" Senator mountain grammy Mar 2015 #30

The time has come aspirant Mar 2015 #31

I don't know about that. F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #117

lets face it, BOTH parties are screwing us equally just for different reasons. NT fxstc Mar 2015 #32

I agree on the screwing part, but I think it is for the same reason - $$$ erronis Mar 2015 #40

There are only two changes that need to be made: first raise the cap and second raise the jwirr Mar 2015 #33

Congressional "pensions" need to be converted to 401Ks TBF Mar 2015 #35

unfortuately -so many are millionaires riversedge Mar 2015 #43

That's a good point - TBF Mar 2015 #54

Nah. Make em' work for free. AngryDem001 Mar 2015 #150

Their job IS a vacation - TBF Mar 2015 #165

God. There are soooo many reasons to LOATHE Congress..... AngryDem001 Mar 2015 #176

wow. those are the people telling us we don't work hard enough. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #190

Is he one of those Democrats we're suppose to be "loyal" to? However disloyal he may be? Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #37

Tweeted. Liberalynn Mar 2015 #39

A lot of us raised a fearful stink over Simpson-Bowles bread_and_roses Mar 2015 #99

+100 ND-Dem Mar 2015 #147

Means testing doesnt really make much sense unless its for the already wealthy otherwise its shitty cstanleytech Mar 2015 #41

'insulate" lawmakers! whow. riversedge Mar 2015 #42

Delaney is the 6th Wealthiest member of Congress, both chambers, and the only former CEO of a Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #44

That explains quite a bit. avaistheone1 Mar 2015 #138

...Social Security does not face a crisis in funding..... riversedge Mar 2015 #45

Well time to call my congresscritters Yes I WILL riversedge Mar 2015 #49

Get rid of the cap on SS contributions groundloop Mar 2015 #56

It really is a simple solution but has not taken off over the years. riversedge Mar 2015 #59

It is the logic of the mugger econoclast Mar 2015 #98

it's a non-solution. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #144

Delaney is a good Democrat. Badass Liberal Mar 2015 #46

Fast tracking totally unnecessary CUTS to social security is "no big thing"? Triana Mar 2015 #62

Yeah, we should wait till it's too late, and then be "alarmist". SomethingFishy Mar 2015 #84

Delaney is a piece oif shit DINO and this a huge deal. Enjoy your visit. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #110

37 posts in total + Your user name + This post = Fishyasfuck. nt stillwaiting Mar 2015 #116

the pc response is "enjoy your stay." n/t PowerToThePeople Mar 2015 #127

Been here for less than 2 days and not very subtle. That stay will be short. BeanMusical Mar 2015 #137

you want I should kick some Fishyasfuck ass, stillwaiting? Skittles Mar 2015 #145

I don't know what stillwaiting wants in that regard, but I want you should. merrily Mar 2015 #153

Please proceed to kick some Weakassconservative ass whenever it appears on DU. stillwaiting Mar 2015 #161

it's kind of a hobby for me, ya know? Skittles Mar 2015 #178

That poster's sig line is also kind of interesting. stillwaiting Mar 2015 #184

Fortune favors sociopaths, that's for sure Skittles Mar 2015 #185

Bye bye Badfake Liberal LondonReign2 Mar 2015 #181

So now some members of octoberlib Mar 2015 #48

I don't see why we don't just cut to the chase upaloopa Mar 2015 #52

+1 merrily Mar 2015 #129

EVERY time these bastards discuss this their answer is "Raise the Retirement Age".... groundloop Mar 2015 #55

That is the worst part, it is already 67. They are really shooting for 70+ TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #89

And yet we're expected to pull the lever for anyone with a "D" after their name... MindPilot Mar 2015 #57

Give me an example of a Republican's being better. I'll wait. And if you're only to going to say WinkyDink Mar 2015 #61

You're going to wait a long time... MindPilot Mar 2015 #79

How dare you criticize a Democrat on a Democratic message board. Broward Mar 2015 #58

Just in time to coincide with calls for more $$$$$$$$$$$$$ for "defense." WinkyDink Mar 2015 #60

So is GOTV gonna work with asses like this in the party? Or oh noes supreme court!!!!?? Autumn Mar 2015 #64

K & R !!! WillyT Mar 2015 #65

Primary the Republican bastard Jack Rabbit Mar 2015 #68

The only "fast tracking" we should support is getting bums like these OUT OF OFFICE! cascadiance Mar 2015 #70

How many clicked this to see if it was Hillary? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2015 #71

Oh, we know there are more bad apples out there than just Hillary. liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #93

Probably no one... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2015 #104

This turd has a net worth of over $150,000,000. QC Mar 2015 #74

No Democrat in my younger days would have ever betrayed the people this way Wella Mar 2015 #75

I tweeted this to Ed, Chris , Rachel & octoberlib Mar 2015 #76

All the more reason to make damn sure Gman Mar 2015 #77

Me think you better ask Hillary what she thinks about each of these changes to soc.sec.... TheNutcracker Mar 2015 #133

this is greenspuds fault. ELIMINATE THE CAP + lower the rate. pansypoo53219 Mar 2015 #80

Ever notice ctsnowman Mar 2015 #81

Yes. LeftOfWest Mar 2015 #85

Damn good point! liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #95

no one can help but notice. same thing for their war games. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #141

This says it all. octoberlib Mar 2015 #86

The best way to "fix" SS is: bvar22 Mar 2015 #183

" Fast Tracking" has become the new ALEC strategy... first TPP now this cutting soc security stuffmatters Mar 2015 #91

It's a "polite" way of saying "BYPASS democratic processes" cascadiance Mar 2015 #96

+100 ND-Dem Mar 2015 #146

These people are suppose to represent us and they are cutting us out of the process. liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #92

You're right. Not democracy. We have been betrayed. FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #101

Maybe once some of these so called Democrats start attacking gay rights and abortion rights, liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #102

Who said you can't creeksneakers2 Mar 2015 #119

The 1% is ok with those things. They have gay partners they want to share their wealth with. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #149

+100 ND-Dem Mar 2015 #148

Corporatists are liars. woo me with science Mar 2015 #192

And they want to increase the defense budget. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #103

check out his other introduction of HR 4786 onethatcares Mar 2015 #105

So John Delaney is a piece of Republican wannabe filth. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #106

This is a teachable moment ;) Babel_17 Mar 2015 #107

Whoa... onpatrol98 Mar 2015 #187

It hurt me too Babel_17 Mar 2015 #191

Just providing an opportunity to grandstand? Babel_17 Mar 2015 #109

That is why ann--- Mar 2015 #111

DINO raven mad Mar 2015 #112

If ANYTHING can spawn a viable 3rd Liberal Party, bvar22 Mar 2015 #113

I'd say it would more likely be a leftist party Cal Carpenter Mar 2015 #114

I've never met a "Liberal" yet who favored Cutting Social Security, bvar22 Mar 2015 #118

Economically, liberalism is not anti-capitalist Cal Carpenter Mar 2015 #121

Most (if not all) of the "Leftists" I have known for over 50 years... bvar22 Mar 2015 #122

Anti-capitalist is not the issue. Neither is anti-capitalism. merrily Mar 2015 #126

Social Security can be made solvent by taxing the wealthy the same as the middle class. YOHABLO Mar 2015 #115

Exactly! bvar22 Mar 2015 #120

Saving url for posting later in the year. DeSwiss Mar 2015 #123

It is solvent and would have been infinitely more solvent if politicians had not misusded OASDI fund merrily Mar 2015 #128

a salary of over a million a year IS taxed for contributions, up to $118,500. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #143

I know. My post certainly could have been worded better, merrily Mar 2015 #151

it does make sense. if the same percent of billionaires' incomes and peons' incomes is ND-Dem Mar 2015 #152

Disagree totally. Billionaires like Peterson are acting as though they own it anyway merrily Mar 2015 #154

But they don't own it. Which is why we haven't yet lost it. and since the "underfunding" ND-Dem Mar 2015 #155

Disagree with that too. We haven't lost it yet because merrily Mar 2015 #156

The public doesn't get to vote on it. If the PTB decide to change it, they can. All that holds ND-Dem Mar 2015 #157

I proferred no plan and stated no myth that OASDI is going under. To the contrary, I said it is merrily Mar 2015 #158

.... ND-Dem Mar 2015 #175

Yes, my Reply 158 accurately described Reply 128, to which your reply 175 links. merrily Apr 2015 #196

With this congress??? Not a chance!! Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #131

social security is ALREADY solvent. by going along with their narrative you already cede the ND-Dem Mar 2015 #142

Well, look now...... DeSwiss Mar 2015 #124

I'm curious as to what their proposal would be taught_me_patience Mar 2015 #125

No No No .. CPI. NO two more years of waiting. If anything, we should lower the age of eligibility YOHABLO Mar 2015 #132

First of all, workers pay into SS. It is their money. The government is trying to steal their money. liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #135

It's DOA. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #130

Yet, here we have a Third Way fake Democrat proposing this shit LondonReign2 Mar 2015 #182

Things like that explain why I am becoming apathetic about politics. Jamastiene Mar 2015 #136

Righteous Rant! bvar22 Mar 2015 #180

Contact information eridani Mar 2015 #160

Hey folks--STILL plenty of room on all three answering machines. eridani Mar 2015 #194

I'm doing a Twitter war with him right now--he sez he's in facor of raising the cap eridani Mar 2015 #195

occupy Washington.... tomp Mar 2015 #163

"Catfood II" -- NOW, with STEROIDS! nt Buns_of_Fire Mar 2015 #164

How infuriating (as are so many things) SusanCalvin Mar 2015 #166

Seems any POS can be a "Democrat" these days... 99Forever Mar 2015 #168

Fuck 'em. Fuck 'em all. Fuck the whole gawdamned lot of them. If there is a hell, I hope they fry Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #169

And in other news.... Caretha Mar 2015 #170

Tweet.... Triana Mar 2015 #171

kick woo me with science Mar 2015 #188

Another corrupt politician doging accountability. blackspade Mar 2015 #193

Twitter war on Delaney eridani Apr 2015 #197

kick woo me with science Apr 2015 #199

The label of democrat does not mean one is a democrat. Many democratic politicians RKP5637 Apr 2015 #201