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Frustratedlady

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14. I'm curious about something. How different would the SS/Medicare picture be if the Republicans...

Fri Dec 9, 2016, 04:06 PM

Dec 2016

had not blocked Obama's infrastructure/jobs proposals? More people working/more SS and Medicare contributions, right? They would have had to back off from keeping Obama from succeeding during his presidency, but they wouldn't be trying to cut SS and Medicare now that they have control.

I suppose the argument would be that even if both programs were well-funded, they would try to wipe them off the face of the Earth as they were Democratic programs. If this concept is true, then the Democrats in both houses should hit them where the truth hurts, as both Democrats and Republicans will be pointing the finger at them for cutting off their life-support and causing many deaths in the process. When taking away the support they've paid into all their lives is suddenly removed, party affiliation doesn't mean a thing. It's the food on the table and medical help when needed that they are concentrating on. We can become pit bulls when we have to and I for one will be right along with the pack.

Wasn't it Ryan who took advantage of the SS benefits when his father died? Short memory, eh Ryan?

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Here it comes. Bigly social security cuts [View all] deminks Dec 2016 OP

Fit is going to hit the shan bigly. shraby Dec 2016 #1

M.O. - Put out false news stories to get everyone scared, put forth 75% and most are relieved! TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #31

For those whom think this will never happen. Wellstone ruled Dec 2016 #2

I am looking forward to the outrage from the morons who keep voting for those assholes nini Dec 2016 #3

I got in to it with some old freak on Facebook the other day. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2016 #11

One thing they have with trump voters is Turbineguy Dec 2016 #16

Except the truth. They just won't believe that. Luz Dec 2016 #38

I've dumped a bunch of folks too nini Dec 2016 #52

Hopefully she's not invited to their holiday/housewarming party tomorrow Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2016 #73

Oh yea.. I love that nini Dec 2016 #77

The Trump voters will be so thrilled with this! The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2016 #4

Bigly ... well ... good Lurker Deluxe Dec 2016 #5

what makes you think there will be any more "national election" to vote in after Jan 20, 2017? nt msongs Dec 2016 #8

lol Lurker Deluxe Dec 2016 #13

I wouldn't be so sure... just wait until that big terrorist attack happens or massive riots or Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #22

right Lurker Deluxe Dec 2016 #30

I checked it out. It's important that you believe me. Listen closely. Achilleaze Dec 2016 #32

I hear you and I hope you are right... but we are in fucking insane new territory with Trump Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #34

Or we'll have Saddam-like elections True_Blue Dec 2016 #81

We never had a blatant fascist elected before. world wide wally Dec 2016 #44

and someone who is so obviously an amoral sociopath. Scary shit. Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #82

Never trust a fascist with the most powerful war machine the Earth has ever seen world wide wally Dec 2016 #42

As long as there are racist White people, the Republicans will always be able to win elections Yavin4 Dec 2016 #27

really? Lurker Deluxe Dec 2016 #36

Florida and middle America are stupid to the bone. world wide wally Dec 2016 #43

All they would have to do is blame Blacks and Mexicans for any cuts. Yavin4 Dec 2016 #53

Haha. We'll see. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #59

Please, they're not going to hit current beneficiaries that hard. Mariana Dec 2016 #71

i think voter suppression is their plan for locking up 2018 and 2020 0rganism Dec 2016 #45

There is no doubt Lurker Deluxe Dec 2016 #51

agreed, just remarking on the GOP will "never win another national election" comment 0rganism Dec 2016 #67

When they pass 50 state voter ID, end early voting and encourage "poll watchers" briv1016 Dec 2016 #78

We'll see. Ryan already backed away from the Medicare cuts OKNancy Dec 2016 #6

Want to see more jehop61 Dec 2016 #7

TPM is a reliable new source Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #35

Means tested SSI. Effectively turning it into a welfare program. haele Dec 2016 #64

trump voters will be perfectly happy to see a fascist dictatorship take over the USA nt msongs Dec 2016 #9

Marshall is already amending his first blog OKNancy Dec 2016 #10

Update: deminks Dec 2016 #12

I'm curious about something. How different would the SS/Medicare picture be if the Republicans... Frustratedlady Dec 2016 #14

What would they want poor elderly people to do? agalisgv Dec 2016 #15

yes.... they are called "granny starvers" for a reason Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #25

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Who do they blame for their own addictions, I wonder agalisgv Dec 2016 #72

My guess is that the RW despise homeless people for being weak willed CTyankee Dec 2016 #76

Not to even mention their other habits. nt agalisgv Dec 2016 #79

Oh, we don't talk about "that." Disgusting. CTyankee Dec 2016 #83

Bigly? nt raccoon Dec 2016 #17

a word attributed to Trump early in the election deminks Dec 2016 #19

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Agreed and Sherman A1 Dec 2016 #23

any cuts are bad, and we have to make this case Fast Walker 52 Dec 2016 #26

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Easy fix. Scrap the cap. Raise the tax rate very slighly. Done. CousinIT Dec 2016 #40

People with disabilities will be utterly impoverished. KamaAina Dec 2016 #20

I am one of those disabled. Doreen Dec 2016 #41

We old folks don't have long to live which means we have less to lose participating in social unrest. jalan48 Dec 2016 #21

I am old too and will be out in the streets starting Saturday McKim Dec 2016 #63

I will be walking fast! jalan48 Dec 2016 #68

The House GOP Just Revealed Its Plan To Cut Social Security muriel_volestrangler Dec 2016 #24

Republican tax dodgers will have to pry SS out of my cold, dead hand Achilleaze Dec 2016 #28

Pelosi statement: deminks Dec 2016 #29

I don't see any drastic cuts other than for children 15+ not attending school wishstar Dec 2016 #37

Raising the age to 69 is hardly a small cut, imo Doremus Dec 2016 #50

People can still draw at age 62, but at even lower amount with extended phase-in of reduced benefits wishstar Dec 2016 #74

Believe it or not, I had a "discussion" with a homophobe and he said that he would gladly give up world wide wally Dec 2016 #46

I know these people too. They are relatives and love Jesus. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #56

Meh. Hot air pipi_k Dec 2016 #66

This is probably the old 'trial balloon' ploy. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2016 #47

there is no link to the summary. We need to scream about this. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2016 #49

Good. I hope they do as much damage as they can over the next year. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #54

I am glad dagnuguy Dec 2016 #55

???? Please share. I would like to opt out immediately. Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #57

Civil servant dagnuguy Dec 2016 #60

Noooooo. Why would you think that? Cheers! Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #61

Another summary: Key House GOPer Introduces Bill With Major Cuts To Social Security deminks Dec 2016 #58

My husband's check just came in .. it's $100 more than before.. I'm waiting to see what mine will be secondwind Dec 2016 #62

GOP has opposed this since FDR passed it Lemon722 Dec 2016 #65

I have TWO Questions for these assholes... blue sky at night Dec 2016 #69

I wonder how many republican voters will even hear this? kimbutgar Dec 2016 #70

What bill? Chuuku Davis Dec 2016 #75

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