2016 Postmortem

Qutzupalotl

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43. Indeed, which is also why

Reply to NorthCarolina (Reply #40)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 07:59 PM

Jun 2016

aping Republican policies, as the DLC/Third Way have done, is a fool's errand.

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? for Hillary Supporters ONLY - If it were up to you, how would you fix [View all] NorthCarolina Jun 2016 OP

Raise or remove the cap. charlyvi Jun 2016 #1

Thanks. NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #2

This ^^^^ Mz Pip Jun 2016 #25

First thing to do right there, thanks workinclasszero Jun 2016 #51

Raise the cap. Lower the age for those in physically demanding jobs. Squinch Jun 2016 #3

To be honest, NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #9

Raise the cap and tax unearned income. leftofcool Jun 2016 #4

Thanks for your response as well. NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #5

I was against "chained" CPI because it assumes things that were not true. leftofcool Jun 2016 #10

Means testing NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #15

It wouldn't be damaging if done correctly. leftofcool Jun 2016 #22

I don't think "how" it's done NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #26

I fully concur. Qutzupalotl Jun 2016 #39

That is pretty much what NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #40

Indeed, which is also why Qutzupalotl Jun 2016 #43

Since Chained CPI is your real issue, why not be up front about it and rephrase your question? procon Jun 2016 #16

To be honest, NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #20

I am elderly as is my husband and it is real to us as well. leftofcool Jun 2016 #23

It's very real to far too many in this country. NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #29

So you want Social Security to be "on the table?" JoePhilly Jun 2016 #6

I agree with you NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #7

No argument on that point. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #11

Don't you find it odd though NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #14

Dems have been saying that for 8 years or more ... JoePhilly Jun 2016 #17

Well, NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #18

Does Obama count as a prominent Democrat? ContinentalOp Jun 2016 #19

Thanks for the link, NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #21

Well actually Andy823 Jun 2016 #37

Democrats have been saying this for years! leftofcool Jun 2016 #24

Yup! nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #45

Bernie is not leading here upaloopa Jun 2016 #28

Sorry, not sure I follow what you are trying to say. -nt- NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #31

That's not true. O'Malley had a plan to expand SS very early on in his campaign. FSogol Jun 2016 #30

Yes NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #32

What Governor has the opportunity to raise SS? FSogol Jun 2016 #33

Doesn't stop him from NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #34

You said you wanted to discuss policy which I posted, O'Malley, unlike Sanders has SPECIFIC plans FSogol Jun 2016 #35

Well, NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #36

Ed Rendell, the pundit, not as governor. n/t FSogol Jun 2016 #38

You cut some mighty fine hairs my friend. -nt- NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author PragmaticLiberal Jun 2016 #47

remove the cap and Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #8

I don't feel like playing, too busy watching my countdown timer MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #12

raise the cap still_one Jun 2016 #13

I would increase social security and raise the cap. Gomez163 Jun 2016 #27

I'm fairly satisfied with Social Security as it stands rock Jun 2016 #41

Removing the cap Buzz cook Jun 2016 #44

No changes needed bhikkhu Jun 2016 #46

rasie income limit of FICA taxes to $5 million for starters beachbum bob Jun 2016 #48

Eliminate the cap. Lil Missy Jun 2016 #49

Remove the cap. Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #50

Raise the payout cap to at least $250K. Have a means test to qualify (like $250K yearly income) tonyt53 Jun 2016 #52

The Sanders campaign NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #53