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TiberiusB

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16. Yet another bite at the apple...

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:58 PM

Feb 2013

It is amazing how many times Obama and the Democrats have given the GOP a shot at slashing SS and Medicare. Starting with the Simpson Bowles Commission and going right on up to today with yet another looming debt ceiling battle coming, Obama refuses to completely shut down GOP extortion over the budget. Obama insisted that he would not negotiate over the debt ceiling, going so far as to reject GOP offers to pass a temporary extension. At least that was his initial position, until it looked like the GOP was on the verge of losing the fight entirely. Then suddenly he agreed to a 3 month extension (he's done this before, rescuing the GOP at the 11th hour). Now he's back to offering a grand bargain on SS and Medicare again. I'm sure we can look forward to another "chained CPI strengthens SS" load of nonsense from the House, with Biden waiting in the wings to cut Reid off at the knees...again...should the GOP look like they need a helping hand.

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thanks for posting this SHRED Feb 2013 #22

You're welcome! amandabeech Feb 2013 #23

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I wonder ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2013 #6

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Yet another bite at the apple... TiberiusB Feb 2013 #16

that would be nice MR. PRESIDENT CountAllVotes Feb 2013 #15

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He should say ... SHRED Feb 2013 #19

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