Now it's on! Boehner grabs ahold of the third rail. Pledges to Cut Social Security and Medicare

[jefferson_dem]

Boehner Pledges to Cut Social Security and Medicare

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) told the Wall Street Journal that he's "determined to offer a budget this spring that curbs Social Security and Medicare, despite the political risks, and that Republicans will try to persuade voters that sacrifices are needed."

Said Boehner: "People in Washington assume that Americans understand how big the problem is, but most Americans don't have a clue... Once they understand how big the problem is, I think people will be more receptive to what the possible solutions may be."

"Boehner also spoke forcefully in favor of raising the government's debt limit, a move strongly opposed by many conservative House Republicans. He reiterated that the action would have to be coupled with significant spending cuts."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/03/03/boehner_pledges_to_cut_social_security_and_medicare.html

[Make7]

1. This guy's a frickin' genius. ( n/t )

[Iris]

2. yes, Boner, convince the American people "how big the problem is" where there is no problem.

you're a true patriot, orange man.

[AtomicKitten]

3. Allow me to hold your coat, Mr. Boner, while you try to sell that to a very cranky America. nt

[babylonsister]

4. Every heard of Wrong Way Corrigan? That's the gop in a nutshell.

And not the brave part. ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Corrigan

[starroute]

11. Wow, I thought I was the only person left who'd heard of him

And that's only because my mother drilled his name into my head when I was a little kid.

I was just thinking about him a day or two ago, in fact, and wondering if he was entirely forgotten. It's nice to know that somebody else remembers. :-)

[babylonsister]

14. I do! I used to live on Floyd Bennett Field and heard all the tales.

I'm glad you remember, too! :toast:

[Autumn]

5. I'm sure there will be a "bipartisan" agreement made and

the republicans won't get quite as much in cuts as they really want.

[jefferson_dem]

6. Right! Surely the fact that Boehner is calling for cuts means...

Obama and the Democrats suck... or something.

[chill_wind]

9. Why the shock? He joins a long line of similar ghouls that stacked the Deficit Commission. nt

[Autumn]

20. Have you not seen Boner and Co in action? If

this is what they want they will push for it. And who's going to stop them? Obama and the Democrats? I don't think so.

[vaberella]

7. I really don't think Obama needs to do anything to win the Presidency...

Lordy--these people just give and give and give.

[msongs]

8. now our dems in congress and the white house can plan ahead how to cave in.. nt

[CLANG]

10. OMG! BONER'S PULLING A WANKER!

[notadmblnd]

12. So that's the deal huh?

They're gonna raise the debt limit and the Dems agree to SS and Medicare cuts. Else, they shut it down. People are angry at republican governors now, just wait until they're angry with the congress creeps too!

[buddysmellgood]

13. Tax the uber rich. That's what the vast majority of us want

[appleannie1]

15. Think there is a revolt in state Capitols over union busting. You ain't seen nothing till granny's

and grampa's march, many with walkers and wheelchairs. Keep your damn hands off OUR money.

[JoeyT]

16. I'm not sure how much of a difference it'll make.

Faux and the various R slimeballs spread around various channels will swear cutting SS/Medicare was a Democrat's idea. The idiots will believe every word.

[toddwv]

17. This just continues Boehner's string of ineptitude as Speaker of the House.

It's been nice knowing you.

[opihimoimoi]

18. He can kiss his ass goodbye nx election......what a duffus....

[Lugnut]

19. Good luck with that, nitwit.

Increased revenue is what's needed. That revenue needs to come from those who've been getting a free ride for far too long. Americans have a clue and we know you're full of crap.

Oh yeah, and where are those bleeping jobs you and your useless party yapped about?

[Democat]

21. Obama could use this to make sure Republicans are in the minority for years!

But instead he'll agree to take the blame for whatever they do.

[blm]

22. Republicans will persuade gullible voters that SS and Medicare are the problem, not financial fraud

by the Wall St/bankster crowd.

And the corpmedia will do their best to catapult the fascist Republican propaganda.