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usaf-vet

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54. Sadly they are purposely NOT listening.

Mon Feb 27, 2017, 02:32 PM

Feb 2017

GOP Congress members are shutting off their phone, not retuning calls, not going to town hall meetings, sending aides to meetings rather than attending themselves, saying that they fear for their safety (Democrats remember tea party), saying the protester are bused in and paid. When they do arrange town hall meeting, they either don't show up, leave early setup the meetings last minute or have by invitation only meetings.

THEY ARE NOT LISTENING!
THEY DO NOT CARE.
THEY FEEL THEY ARE IN SECURE SEATS.

SO THE MESSAGE FROM THEM IS... F U!

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I don't think this administration fully understands just how many [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 OP

You bet we will. iemitsu Feb 2017 #1

Actually he does realize how many of us there are. leftofcool Feb 2017 #2

The Con and his cohorts in crime might not care, but the Congress Critters DO! It's THEIR seats napi21 Feb 2017 #10

They understand. They don't care leftstreet Feb 2017 #3

+1000 that that congress reps don't seem to care what their constituents think/want. nt iluvtennis Feb 2017 #26

Actually, they might be afraid of citizens, but...... lastlib Feb 2017 #39

I'm one of those... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #4

Seniors VOTE! nt tblue37 Feb 2017 #5

And if they suspend elections - oh, well Generic Brad Feb 2017 #37

And how would they do that in this country? MineralMan Feb 2017 #51

Back in 2004 a lot of people were freaking out over the possibility PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #52

Many strong loud persistent voices can and will make a difference. democratisphere Feb 2017 #6

Hooray to YOU for helping to promote the opinion of most all Seniors! I posted something napi21 Feb 2017 #7

Well stated! K&R n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2017 #8

Give me about 3 weeks DFW Feb 2017 #9

Hey! You're oe of us already! It's only the regulations who worry about "3 weeks". Please napi21 Feb 2017 #12

Local group? That would be a little complicated DFW Feb 2017 #13

Can you vote at election time? My son voted from Italy while he was working there. napi21 Feb 2017 #14

I can and do vote. DFW Feb 2017 #17

You know how to make us green with envy! brer cat Feb 2017 #27

Just presenting my credentials DFW Feb 2017 #28

I've seen those particular creds before brer cat Feb 2017 #29

It was a privilege to spend an hour with him DFW Feb 2017 #48

Not an Obama hug but I saw this pic earlier and saved it.. 'cause it's so cute.. Cha Feb 2017 #49

I certainly plan to get riled if they mess with SS lunatica Feb 2017 #11

Be pro-active--get riled up now, before they act. lastlib Feb 2017 #40

Sadly they are purposely NOT listening. usaf-vet Feb 2017 #54

Thanks for the post and you are 100% correct. At some point what do we have to lose? jalan48 Feb 2017 #15

Besides, it's NOT NICE to mess with old people. calimary Feb 2017 #16

I know in our town roughly 60% of the voters are 55 or older. That is some voting bloc. George II Feb 2017 #18

I think sometimes they forget Mr.Bill Feb 2017 #19

And stopped the draft. nt raccoon Feb 2017 #46

Agree. And one of the places they're gonna find out what's what on Obamacare... TygrBright Feb 2017 #20

You're right! I forgot about that! WE should spread that info far & wide to get EVERYBODY at their napi21 Feb 2017 #41

Bravo! RobertDevereaux Feb 2017 #21

be sure to support AARP! samnsara Feb 2017 #22

Why, so they can sell us to the Pharmaceutical industry again? No thanks. n/t TygrBright Feb 2017 #42

And the Alliance of Retired Americans Sherman A1 Feb 2017 #56

We're ready! We're pissed anyway because of no raise in anything but expenses. shraby Feb 2017 #23

What is just as frightening, is the number of Americans who have no savings and due to whatever LuckyLib Feb 2017 #24

I know, that is very frightening. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #30

And don't think the elected GOP don't know this, cause they sure as hell do Volaris Feb 2017 #25

Actually, I'm pretty sure there's never been a shutdown PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #32

I understand your point, but, if there ever was a LONG shut down, wouldn't the processing stop too? napi21 Feb 2017 #43

I have no idea how long such a shutdown would have to be. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #47

It's not just the seniors. brer cat Feb 2017 #31

True, the younger generation likewise has a vested interest PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #34

Grey Revolution HockeyMom Feb 2017 #33

We will but jimjc Feb 2017 #35

Hearth Care & SS MONEY! Most southerners live on SS after they retire. They can't afford to go napi21 Feb 2017 #45

I was stationed in SC 50 years ago. That is the way it was then! I mistakenly..... usaf-vet Feb 2017 #55

Baby boomers who have children GP6971 Feb 2017 #36

The fascists understand elmac Feb 2017 #38

They are not just touching the "Third Rail" ThoughtCriminal Feb 2017 #44

Total number receiving any SS benefits is Progressive dog Feb 2017 #50

The Medicare number tells you just how many people PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #53

We did plan ahead. murielm99 Feb 2017 #58

Tell me about pensions being cut. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #60

I couldn't possibly agree more. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2017 #57

K&R, but...... druidity33 Feb 2017 #59