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Email from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on "A deal to slash Social Security".... [View all] steve2470 Oct 2013 OP

Done! newfie11 Oct 2013 #1

thank you very much ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #22

If he's so concerned, why doesn't he just veto the "deal" so it doesn't reach the floor! ancianita Oct 2013 #2

I'm sure he will vote against it steve2470 Oct 2013 #3

Is there veto power in that committee? cali Oct 2013 #4

So his is a powerless position. The committee just validates focussed attacks by reps of the rich ancianita Oct 2013 #5

He has only so much power...he needs citizens to rise up and revolt steve2470 Oct 2013 #8

Yes, he is the very best. And that's what makes this citizen backup call so bothersome to me. ancianita Oct 2013 #11

yeah, imagine that, he's not all powerful. shocking. cali Oct 2013 #10

I've looked around. Perhaps you could post an informative link? ancianita Oct 2013 #12

well, here are the Senate Rules with lots of links cali Oct 2013 #15

But being on the committee, all ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #25

There are 8 groups involved, forming a coalition. Sounds like a good cause. madfloridian Oct 2013 #7

Of course it's good.I'm just frustrated at its eternal 'cause' status because of relentless attacks. ancianita Oct 2013 #13

I don't trust either party on this. Maybe it should be a really big issue. madfloridian Oct 2013 #14

I don't trust either party, either, especially with the current committee makeup. ancianita Oct 2013 #18

Can you tell me who is on that committee and which of them cause your trepidation? Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #24

Sure. ancianita Oct 2013 #26

Mark Warner "Democrats are going to have to give on entitlement reform." madfloridian Oct 2013 #33

Nope. Me, neither. And we don't have to give on one damned bit of any of it. nt ancianita Oct 2013 #38

There are at least 9 groups involved, because NorthCarolina Oct 2013 #21

Done and donated. madfloridian Oct 2013 #6

yvw ! :) nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #9

Here's what I've learned that the committee is grappling with. ancianita Oct 2013 #16

Call me naive but I still believe that a tidal wave of phone calls, emails, letters etc work steve2470 Oct 2013 #17

You're right. Yet, look at these 29 and tell me some of these Dems will stop ancianita Oct 2013 #19

I think with enough phone calls etc, they will stop steve2470 Oct 2013 #20

I understand about not watching it too closely. And sorry to ask, but can you link the list? TIA. freshwest Oct 2013 #44

Not a problem. ancianita Oct 2013 #49

Thanks! freshwest Oct 2013 #51

Please keep this kicked, this is near and dear to my heart and should be to all DU'ers imho nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #23

gospel.... spanone Oct 2013 #27

Not to mention the millions contributed by immigrants who won't see any return. ancianita Oct 2013 #39

I agree with Sanders K&R (nt) Babel_17 Oct 2013 #28

K&R, sign up everyone and call...will likely take a lot more effort so get prepared. n/t Jefferson23 Oct 2013 #29

It's time to slam the brakes on the Democratic party's drift to the right. raindaddy Oct 2013 #30

Democrats have always tried to walk a tightrope.......... socialist_n_TN Oct 2013 #62

WORD!!! bvar22 Oct 2013 #31

if you do Twitter, retweet this link please: steve2470 Oct 2013 #32

K&R, of course. nt Enthusiast Oct 2013 #34

Is this email online on Sander's website? I want to post it on a board that requires a direct link. freshwest Oct 2013 #35

not seeing it at Bernie's site so far steve2470 Oct 2013 #36

here's something: steve2470 Oct 2013 #37

Here it is on the "Recent Business" page of his site. I quoted part of this earlier. ancianita Oct 2013 #40

That should work! Thanks! freshwest Oct 2013 #43

for right now, this is the best I can do: steve2470 Oct 2013 #42

I'll try to get a search result for Progressives United, thanks. freshwest Oct 2013 #46

Okay, found this link. Lot of information, almost impossible for me to access any of it. freshwest Oct 2013 #50

Yep, and everyone who wants to cut social security needs to STFU with their BS. Zorra Oct 2013 #41

rec! SammyWinstonJack Oct 2013 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Tikki Oct 2013 #47

Thanks for a timely thread, needs to be front burner. I know M$M won't help get the word out. freshwest Oct 2013 #48

Doing my little part to keep this kicked. Jasana Oct 2013 #52

thank you very much !!!!! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #53

Twitter is blocking the site 'www.americawantsnocuts.com sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #54

I can't sign Prophet 451 Oct 2013 #55

thanks a lot ! you rock ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #56

Only official link I have found is the Progressive Caucus...and Bernie is the only Senator listed. libdem4life Oct 2013 #57

This was sent out by a PAC committee, signed by Sen. Sanders steve2470 Oct 2013 #58

So glad to see this Liberal Treasure become unleashed...and even getting some press. Times may libdem4life Oct 2013 #59

humpty bump for visibility nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #60

kick nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #61

another kick nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #63

K&R Same vicious scam. woo me with science Oct 2013 #64

kick nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #65