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62. CapnSteve

Sat Apr 6, 2013, 02:48 PM

Apr 2013

"...but let's not get our knickers too much in a twist over this: The big Boehner has already rejected the idea. Once again, we Dems look reasonable and the GOP continues to look like the assholes they are..."
This sure as hell does not make the democratic party (us?)look reasonable since he majority of Americans oppose a chained CPI.....it makes the DLC (us?) look like a bunch of corporatists (fascists, oligarchs) and I agree with that assessment of the DLC ("they sure as hell were not representing "us"

"Net result: nothing gets done. And in 2014 we show the bums the door and give Pres. Obama the majority he needs to get the job done. Then Pres. Clinton can finish the job in her two terms!" Get real..the repub's new talking point: The democratic party has shown it's willingness to undermine it's own "sacred cow", social security...sure as hell "won't play good in Peoria" or anywhere. This may very well oust "us&quot

?) for the election in 2014 and beyond. As a lifelong "FDR Democrat, it sure as hell makes me want to vote for a third party candidate.

I do agree with one thing in this post: Senator Sanders truly is "America's Senator"!" and I would love to help him become
America's President!

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Sen. Bernie Sanders ‘Deeply Disappointed’ With Obama’s Social Security Cuts, Vows To Block Them [View all] ProSense Apr 2013 OP

so - the people don't want them and Democrats/Independents don't want them Skittles Apr 2013 #1

Pete Peterson and groups of billionaires he works with that have think tank sounding names Dragonfli Apr 2013 #5

Corporate Dems want them...don't kid yourself antigop Apr 2013 #11

The owners do. MrSlayer Apr 2013 #38

It's on the to-do list from corporate headquarters jsr Apr 2013 #53

Atta boy, Senator Sanders! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #2

Did you hear that noise, Peggy?... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #30

I don't follow what you're saying... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #31

He critiqued the president... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #35

Ah, OK. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #39

Someone will be along... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #43

K&R forestpath Apr 2013 #3

Good for Bernie and good for VT for electing him byeya Apr 2013 #4

You Go Bernie Liberalynn Apr 2013 #6

kr HiPointDem Apr 2013 #7

“Yes, we must move forward on deficit reduction" ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #8

They need an excuse, Pete Peterson wants that trust fund NOW!!!! Damn it. Dragonfli Apr 2013 #23

I get the feeling, ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #24

It's like you just changed uniforms and ran back on the field whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #9

Play the ball, not the man. redqueen Apr 2013 #10

I'm sure he is.. These jounalists are looking beyond the obvious.. Cha Apr 2013 #12

A rich guy gambling with the lives of the poor. nt ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #14

There's no gambling involved. Cha Apr 2013 #17

That's not gambling. That's stealing meow2u3 Apr 2013 #19

I agree -- those arguments are BS imo, and here's why stupidicus Apr 2013 #47

Exactly. nt ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #48

Great post danbeee46 Apr 2013 #63

I'm sure he knew Bernie Sanders would fight it, too. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #18

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing, GoCubsGo n/t Cha Apr 2013 #21

He shouldn't even be making it part of the conversation. Maven Apr 2013 #45

Correct. He's changed things for the WORSE just by putting it out there. n/t whathehell Apr 2013 #59

If Bernie's disappointed, you know the prez is WRONG on this. nt valerief Apr 2013 #13

WE have to do our parts -- contact the WH and your reps! gateley Apr 2013 #15

I talked to Bill Nelson's staff on this a month or so ago. lark Apr 2013 #26

I think (hope) a lot of Dem Senators will balk. I'm so glad you talked to his office regarding this gateley Apr 2013 #29

K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #16

K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2013 #20

Go Bernie!!! santamargarita Apr 2013 #22

What's with all the Obama bashing? He's got this. bahrbearian Apr 2013 #25

That was said in Sept. 2008. Beacool Apr 2013 #27

I stand with Bernie Sanders democrank Apr 2013 #28

That makes him an obvious Obama-hater/ODS-sufferer doesn't it? stupidicus Apr 2013 #32

"how did all those denials on the part of the those " defenders bahrbearian Apr 2013 #40

lol -- you know it stupidicus Apr 2013 #42

x2 AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #64

Bernie! AzDar Apr 2013 #33

Senator Sanders truly is "America's Senator"! CapnSteve Apr 2013 #34

CapnSteve dotymed Apr 2013 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author Marblehead Apr 2013 #36

Keep the message going Bernie. M_A Apr 2013 #37

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #41

Hostage negotiation Aerows Apr 2013 #44

That is EXACTLY what they're doing, plus attacking the ACA, PP and promoting Keystone on EVERY bill. freshwest Jun 2013 #65

Apparently it's a big ol' yawn Aerows Jun 2013 #66

There isn't much push, so I imagine it won't affect 'em. I hurts those I love, though. Thanx, Aerows freshwest Jun 2013 #67

Right there with you Aerows Jun 2013 #68

Anyone else feel this article is purposefully worded to make it sound like only the 'fringe' is mad? brett_jv Apr 2013 #46

Could be, reports say 70% of voters over 50 oppose the chained CPI Babel_17 Apr 2013 #51

Democrats need to pay attention to this: LongTomH Apr 2013 #58

I agree with Bernie Sanders 100% ReRe Apr 2013 #49

. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #50

! Bozita Apr 2013 #56

i wish Obama would change parties Doctor_J Apr 2013 #52

Forced to compromise, with what WOULD we compromise? Festivito Apr 2013 #54

Bernie, if you read this... dotymed Apr 2013 #55

+1 840high Apr 2013 #57

k/r n/t Why Syzygy Apr 2013 #60

Great, where's Harry Reid, Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein? xtraxritical Apr 2013 #61