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In reply to the discussion: Why aren't Democrats pointing out Trump's position on Social Security? [View all]appalachiablue
(41,103 posts)34. +1. Not that bright, but determined and dangerous.
Bill Clinton & Sen. Paul Ryan (R-WI) Caught on Tape Discussing Medicare Cuts at 2011 Billionaire Pete Peterson event. ~ TYT, The Young Turks Cenk breaks it down.
Peterson Has Lobbied for Yrs. to Privatize Social Security's $2.3 Trillion Trust Fund on Wall St.; Speaker at Clinton Event.
MEDICARE was enacted in 1965 during President Lyndon B. Johnson's Administration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicare_(United_States)
Wiki: Peter George "PETE" PETERSON (Peter Petropoulos) (born June 5, 1926) is an American businessman, investment banker, fiscal conservative, philanthropist, and author, who served as United States Secretary of Commerce from February 29, 1972 to February 1, 1973. He is also known as founder and principal funder of The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, which he established in 2008 with a $1 billion endowment.
The group focuses on raising public awareness about U.S. fiscal-sustainability issues related to FEDERAL DEFICITS, ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS, and TAX POLICIES. In recognition of his support, the influential Peterson Institute for International Economics was named in his honor in 2006. Peterson has been named the most influential billionaire in U.S. politics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_George_Peterson
May 4, 2016. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Va. urges business elites, "we need ENTITLEMENT REFORM, we need TAX REFORM, it generates revenue. If you don't get engaged, you're turning the keys over to the extremes." Milken Institute 2016 Global Conference. ~ Warner called on an audience of business and political elites to respond to PUBLIC DISCONTENT by LOBBYING HARDER for the reduction of corporate taxes and the cutting of public programs like SOCIAL SECURITY. The Milken Institute economic policy think tank gathers politicians, corporate executives and others annually. http://www.milkeninstitute.org/events/conferences/global-conference/2016/program-glance/date/2016-05-02
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Why aren't Democrats pointing out Trump's position on Social Security? [View all]
Arizona Roadrunner
May 2016
OP
So many times they have had a chance in so many campaigns to highlight issues . Effective campaign
Person 2713
May 2016
#2
Trump postions will change more than that; but Trump is plenty dangerous
Jeffersons Ghost
May 2016
#16
When two politicians agree, you don't need one of them. They don't want to appear redundant. n/t
jtuck004
May 2016
#15
Cutting and or privatizing Social Security is the stated goal of Pete Peterson/Third Way.
Enthusiast
May 2016
#17
No the problem is we listened. And listened to her earlier, contradictory speeches
jeff47
May 2016
#36
I remember Ryan and Billy boy talking about taking down SS...this is a scam on the
bkkyosemite
May 2016
#30
why does this OP have only slightly over 650 readers with numerous comments and 22 recommendations
Jeffersons Ghost
May 2016
#37