Can someone answer this question for me?

[Elwood P Dowd]

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Here we have the repukes self destructing on an almost daily basis. A recent poll shows even Seniors, one of the repukes most favorable voting groups, now polling at 65% disapproval for the repuke party. So why in hell is ANYONE connected to Obama or the Democratic Party even mentioning entitlement cuts being on the table? Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, isn't this a prime example?

[JaneyVee]

1. Yes. Now is the time for populism and major entitlement defense.

[arthritisR_US]

33. +1000!

[GP6971]

2. You're damn right

I'm just coming on retirement age and how dare democrats don't protect what we paid in to. The younger generations are screwed

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. Time and again this is what happens, and I'm sick of it.

It is a prime example Elwood.

[Warren Stupidity]

4. Good cop bad cop duopoly bullshit.

The filthy rich know there are two options, raise taxes on them, or cut entitlements.

[polichick]

10. Yep - both parties serve the same masters.

[daleanime]

13. +1

[1000words]

5. Can't wait to be told why this makes perfect sense

I have so much to learn

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. As long as the screwed up chess board isn't dragged out again...

[CK_John]

7. Polls are not votes, people love to rant but there is usually no follow up. I

doubt we'll see any big voter change. The Virgina cooch election will be a bell weather.

[Chan790]

24. In what way?

The VA gubernatorial race is unlikely a bellwether of anything nationally or for Democrats...part of the reason Cooch is bringing in "all-star tea party talent" from elsewhere at such a rapid rate is that he's mostly lost the VAGOP establishment that is quietly hoping he'll lose and take the Tea Party in the Old Dominion down with him. In some cases, it's not so quiet...the latest series of McA ads are "I'm {a prominent VA Republican state official, lawmaker or elected official}, {position held}...and I'm supporting Terry McAuliffe for Governor." Cooch has lost the electorate, his candidacy has descended into madness and he's quickly becoming a laughingstock even among conservatives.

VAGOP can root for him to lose because they control the state legislature solidly so will probably continue to do so and they've survived the majority of the last 20 years under relatively-conservative Democratic governors (McAuliffe isn't really a break from that); they know they'll be fine. Cooch's asswhuping in the degree it's coming is a likely death-knell for the tea party in VA--he was their guy, they changed the rules to get him on the ballot over a stronger candidate in in Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and when it happens the Tea Party, not the GOP, are going to own that defeat.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

8. The attitude by the DC Villagers is Republicans OWN the White House...

And Democrats are only there because of some fluke that will be corrected.

Oh,...and part of OWNING the White House means not giving a DAMN what the public wants.

[polichick]

9. It's not just Republicons who want to dismantle "entitlements"...

That's why it matters what kind of Dem we elect - some are what Republicons used to be.

[bbgrunt]

11. excellent question.

[jtuck004]

12. Infil-traitors, been around for a long time. Look at how the Business Unions, Business, and

Government used them to destroy and co-opt the Industrial Unions prior to FDR. You just think they are on your side. Very effective strategy, and hard to dislodge, because they can use the excuse that you are beating up on your own kind.

Nothing new.

[DeSwiss]

14. They're doing what they were paid to do.....

...not what they were elected to do.

- They like to think of it as being ''statesmanlike'' but they're just being the prostitutes that they (and we) always knew they were.....

K&R

[Festivito]

17. Exactly! And they are not out of money. eom.

[Shrike47]

15. One wonders, don't one.

[ReRe]

16. Absolutely, Elwood

Makes no sense at all. When it happens, you're left with a gapeing mouth and a long "Whaaaaaaaat?"

[Elwood P Dowd]

18. FYI, I am 66 and simply cannot afford ANY cut in my Social Security or Medicare.

Its tough enough as it is, but that would devastate folks like me.

[Lugnut]

20. I'm 68 and I can't either.

Between the Medicare premium and the supplement I'm shelling out more than $300 a month. On top of that there are co-pays and that sneaky co-insurance that add more to that bill. I'm with you, Elwood.

[Elwood P Dowd]

22. You still go to Loudon for the NASCAR races?

Is it better or worse since ole' B. Smith bought it?

[Lugnut]

25. I've never been to Loudon.

I've gone to qualifying at Pocono since it's nearby but I haven't been there in years.

[Elwood P Dowd]

27. I must have confused you with another poster. Sorry. (nm)

[Lugnut]

28. No problem. n/t

[1000words]

19. kick

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[RobertEarl]

21. The old 'centrist' and 'lets be moderate'

Instead of saying that we should be increasing SS and having it cover more people, some are afraid it might cost them a few dollars more so they are against increasing.

The real problems we face are problems supported on by centrists. They just don't want to share.

[Wilms]

23. ^

[bravenak]

26. We should increase entitlements.

And expand Medicare.
And welfare needs an increase and review.
And put more money into affordable housing.
And decrease the military budget.
This is the kind of reforming I want to discuss.

[HereSince1628]

29. I suppose 'they' see it as an opportunity to not get hurt too bad.

Considering that the middle philosophy of the DCdems is to the right of center, this could very well be the cover they've needed to do 'entitlement reform'.

[City Lights]

30. Great point, Elwood P Dowd!

Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for you.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

31. Politics (or, payoffs) as usual.

[toddwv]

32. Because most politicians

get a lot of money from people who have no problems with senior citizens, children, disabled etc. starving or having to beg for a living.