What I want to hear from Barack Obama tonight and it's a very simple statement -

[LynneSin]

"I will not sign any bill that will make cuts to Social Security."

He says that and I'll be happy to start up my 2012 campaign to re-elect him. If he doesn't then it's going to be a 'Wait and See'.

Mind you, this is for the primaries ONLY. I recognize that if he wins the primaries, he has my vote. But I would campaign with much more enthusiasm for someone who is protecting Social Security.

[hlthe2b]

1. Absolutely....

[frazzled]

2. "...that slashes cuts to Social Security" ??

So you want a bill that does cut Social Security (rather than one that slashes those cuts?). Don't press the "post message" button before you've re-read what you wrote.

[LynneSin]

9. don't be a jerk when someone makes a grammar issue

:D

Since we do have edit abilities

Geez!

[frazzled]

23. It wasn't just a grammar issue

The entire meaning was inverted. It was a helpful suggestion, and soon after I made it the OP was able to see the error and change it.

Thanks for calling me a jerk.

[LynneSin]

25. Well probably because if the roles were reverse I would have sent a Private PM

instead of trying to be some hot shot 'ooo gotcha' grammer patrol that people crave doing.

[still_one]

3. Words mean very little unless they are backed up with actions /nt

[LynneSin]

7. True but it is something we can hold him accountable

instead of his usual fence-sitting.

[still_one]

27. You are right /nt

[woo me with science]

8. Yeah, we did have that promise of a public option, didn't we? nt

[lonestarnot]

4. I would like to see richies cut from the program.

[abluelady]

10. Hey, Maybe They'll Use Their SS to Pay Their Big Taxes. eom

[DrDan]

14. means testing?

bad idea

[Statistical]

19. and SS is dead within a generation.

The rich cost SS very little and removing them turns it into welfare.

Hell you cut the rich out I might stop supporting SS (an I am not "rich"). Why?
If the government can change the rules at the last minute after a lifetime of contribution what is to say it won't happen to more people in the future?

There is no "guarantee" for Social Security. The only guarantee you have is that Congress won't cut it or change it in the future. They start dropping "the rich" to be punitive well that is a vote of no confidence for me.

If that happens I would support a program that lets me opt out. Rather put the 13% into my 401K each year than pay into a system which would change the rules at the last minute.

[lonestarnot]

31. I would tell you to take your 401 K and go have fun.

:hi:

[Radical Activist]

30. ditto

There's nothing progressive about taking from the working poor and giving it to the idle rich.

[woo me with science]

5. +1000 nt

[Greybnk48]

6. That's what I'm waiting for too. n/t

[FBaggins]

11. Just do me a favor...

...don't hold your breath waiting... ok?

[LynneSin]

12. After almost suffocating during the HCR period, I know better

but thank you for your concerns :D

[blindpig]

13. Good luck with that.

Seems like the entire political establishment is on board and the money men are pushing hard.

The heavy emphasis on 'getting things done'(anything...) and bipartisanship tells me that we're getting the shaft, the only debate will be about details.

[demmiblue]

15. Obama Demands: The Bill I Sign Must Include Public Option

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/07/obama-demands-the-bill-i-sign-must-include-public-option.php

I don't know what to believe anymore... I want more than just words.

:(

[Davis_X_Machina]

24. I want Obama declaring that property is theft...

...calling for les aristos a la lanterne, and appointing Dawn Johnsen as Attorney General.

Anything less, he's sold me out.

[Enrique]

16. that's not his style

also, imo, it's not his intention. He doesn't take hard lines, and there's nothing to suggest that he'd pick Social Security to take a hard line on.

[MahayanaLotus]

17. And In That Same Vein Of Impossibilities...

1. Remove our military from all foreign countries.
2. Actually mention "How" he will make a change; some real details here not just slogans.
3. Actively set into motion a plan to restore jobs & homes.
4. Keep American $$ for Americans.

[jonnyblitz]

18. the wars don't bother you? I guess you were just protesting

in NYC and DC back then when I met you because Bush was a republican! I KNEW IT!!! :D

[LynneSin]

21. They do bother me and some are winding down

but this is something that is important to me too.

[somone]

20. We're entering the era of civility now. Wouldn't be civil

[crazyjoe]

22. definietly, lets' forget all the crap he's been pulling and concentrate on this.

anyway, obama say's a lot of things

[Jim__]

26. I hope you get your wish. - n/t

[Stinky The Clown]

28. Isn't it kind of sad, really, that it has come to such thinking?

Recall the hope and optimism ahead of health care reform? Remember the talk of single payer? Then we got what we got.

Now we'd be happy if he doesn't destroy the "third rail" of politics.

A transformational president is what he was called.

How prescient.

[Safetykitten]

29. Not. Going. To. Happen.