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ehrnst

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30. Like I said, nobody is saying that Bernie actually currently wants to cut social security

Thu Jan 30, 2020, 09:33 AM

Jan 2020

You keep whacking away at that straw man, and it's threadbare. Give up.

People can ignore his own words all they want, but his record is clear. He did the very thing he accused Biden of - in a misrepresentation.

https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2020/jan/09/bernie-sanders/did-biden-laud-paul-ryan-proposal-cut-social-secur/

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As a congressman in the 1990s, Bernie Sanders expressed an openness to making “adjustments” to the tax and benefit structure of Social Security. He also praised an overhaul of the social safety net program signed into law by President Ronald Reagan that reduced benefits and increased taxes on working families.

Sanders’ presidential campaign and allies have highlighted similar remarks by Joe Biden to attack the former vice president and make the explosive charge that Biden was an outspoken proponent of slashing the program.

https://apnews.com/31c432f20acba807a569c7004abaf473

You keep talking about "grainy videos" - yet another straw man...

You seem rather anxious.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Sanders' Social Security 'adjustments' undercut Biden attack [View all] ehrnst Jan 2020 OP

Posting another weak Bernie hit piece again. mikeysnot Jan 2020 #1

Facts getting a little uncomfortable there, Mikey? ehrnst Jan 2020 #2

... mikeysnot Jan 2020 #3

Can't even copy and paste one's own copy and paste... ehrnst Jan 2020 #34

Mikeysnot? Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #4

JoeBiden mikeysnot Jan 2020 #5

Oh did you notice 538 adjusted their numbers in the forecast there was a "small' error Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #7

whatever you find comfort in mikeysnot Jan 2020 #9

"fuck the polls" indeed... ehrnst Jan 2020 #13

"fuck the polls"? oh mikey.. what if BS were ahead.. would you Cha Jan 2020 #25

Sorry there was no asterisk in my comment mikeysnot Feb 2020 #37

She POSTED A STRONG VETTING PIECE AGAINST BS Cha Jan 2020 #24

opinions masquerading as fact in a mikeysnot Feb 2020 #38

LOL. Like I said, nobody is going to believe that Bernie actually wants to cut Social Security. DanTex Jan 2020 #6

I'm glad this is coming out now mikeysnot Jan 2020 #8

Okay "general election". oasis Jan 2020 #12

Hey Mikey! Magical thinking and saying "Fuck the polls" is so totally gonna get the job done! ehrnst Jan 2020 #14

trying to use my images against me? mikeysnot Feb 2020 #39

Fish ain't biting, Mikey ehrnst Feb 2020 #40

No there is plenty left for two general elections...but I don't think Sander need worry about a Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #20

Yeah.. nobldy is Going to Believe the BS campaign that Biden Cha Jan 2020 #26

Yeah, the GOP is totally gonna give anything that is posted on DU ehrnst Jan 2020 #35

LOL. 'No one's going to believe' Bernie's own words on the subject? ehrnst Jan 2020 #10

This is the first I am hearing about this...thank you for posting...and I sincerely think that Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #18

There are many who would like the free press not to look too closely at certain candidates. ehrnst Jan 2020 #21

The same can be said for Biden, too. George II Jan 2020 #11

Well, Biden is on video bragging about seeking a freeze, and supported the Obama DanTex Jan 2020 #16

So according to rose twitter standards, Bernie Sanders wants to cut social security Cha Jan 2020 #27

And it is probably true although, times were desperate...but no one is going to believe Biden wanted Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #15

I guess we'll see. He supported Obama's proposed SS cuts, but yeah, maybe some people will just DanTex Jan 2020 #17

Bernie praised Reagan's SS cuts and higher taxes on working families. ehrnst Jan 2020 #19

omg... BS.. what were ya thinkin' Cha Jan 2020 #28

Ironic you're going with the attack line rather than a rational reponse... LanternWaste Jan 2020 #23

When one is highly emotional, and desperate ehrnst Jan 2020 #29

"So according to rose twitter standards, BS wants to cut social security" Cha Jan 2020 #31

That would be applying the same standards to both... ehrnst Jan 2020 #33

Too bad they can't handle the truth. Cha Jan 2020 #36

Like I said, nobody is saying that Bernie actually currently wants to cut social security ehrnst Jan 2020 #30

Also K&R Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #22

Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2020 #32