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2016 Postmortem

DCKit

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20. That's what I'm saying. Some things (FEMA, the ACA (aka "ObamaCare")...

Reply to EmeraldCityGrl (Reply #11)

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 01:43 AM

Nov 2012

Medicare, SS and so many other things) are "one size fits all" solutions for every state and region. The only logical reason for splitting them up is profiteering. Remember, Wall St. and the Banksters can make just as much off making you go broke as taking your interest payments up-front.

Like Mitt Romney, they're willing to sell off the carcass (to some sucker) after they've removed the choice cuts.

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Pete King Republican from NY asking the Federal Government for [View all] EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 OP

He did sign it, but repudiated union_maid Nov 2012 #1

He must have forgotten to tell norquist Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #3

Well he was like watching Christi when I saw his interview EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #8

NJ is a bit oddball SteveG Nov 2012 #16

He is a signer ...... Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #2

Thanks. Great list for future reference. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #9

They don't want to dismantle FEMA, they want to split it up and privatize it. DCKit Nov 2012 #4

I always think, when I hear Pukes, Baggers or DINOs talk about stuff like this... SoapBox Nov 2012 #7

Exactly. If I understand correctly the utility co. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #11

That's what I'm saying. Some things (FEMA, the ACA (aka "ObamaCare")... DCKit Nov 2012 #20

Someone should tell him that small govt requires no handouts. LiberalFighter Nov 2012 #5

I don't think Peter King is a teabagger democrattotheend Nov 2012 #6

Clinton was a long time ago... EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #13

I don't consider him a teabagger, but he is far from moderate. speedoo Nov 2012 #18

Rescind his GN pledge, before funds. That's only fair. ffr Nov 2012 #10

That would be sweet revenge. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #12

Why doesn't he ask Trump for help? zbdent Nov 2012 #14

Or geesh, ask your parents. Duh! ffr Nov 2012 #17

There re no independent journalists left Danmel Nov 2012 #15

And where is Mitt Romney? n/t courseofhistory Nov 2012 #19

You want to know about Peter King? This should help: DFW Nov 2012 #21

That sounds like Alexandra Pelosi's voice. EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #22