Wisconsin_2_Nation
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:08 PM
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Where is the Democratic plan for cutting the deficit without touching tax cuts, wars, HS spending? |
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I sure as hell can't find one.
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:09 PM
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1. The tax cuts are inappropriate in time of war. |
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Or do tea partiers think war is a freebie? Like government?
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:10 PM
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2. Oh, they took the cost of living increase from my SS in Jan.... |
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They're talking (some of them anyway) about reducing defense spending, and getting rid of the tax cut for the rich, maybe in 2 years.
That oughta do it.
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:11 PM
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3. all these 'people' are bashing me, but they have no answer |
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so I thought I would throw this out here and see if anyone has the info We should be PROTESTING Obama, not asking for his support http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x606804#607325
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:14 PM
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5. You have to realize all these deficit reduction plans are a front to get Repukes to cut programs |
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they don't like that help the poor and the middle class.
These Republicans don't want to cut the deficit, if they did, they would have to agree to major tax increases on the wealthy. Ain't gonna happen.
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:12 PM
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4. First, who gives a shit about the deficit |
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Edited on Thu Mar-10-11 04:13 PM by jtown1123
Second, if you really want to cut the deficit now, we have to let Bush tax cuts expire, cut defense spending, and create Medicare for all or atleast allow it to negotiate on drug prices like the V.A.
The deficit is largely caused by Bush tax cuts, the recession (have you forgot millions are still unemployed and not paying taxes?) and the astronomical cost of health care in the U.S. Deficit reduction is a fucking joke unless you address those problems specifically.
We have a revenue problem, not a spending one.
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Wisconsin_2_Nation
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:18 PM
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but Obama is pretending that the deficit is suddenly so important and that entitlements are to blame.
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:24 PM
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11. no I pretty much disagree with you over who it is making a stink about deficits |
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Edited on Thu Mar-10-11 04:25 PM by notadmblnd
Obama is just a guy trying to please the other side. People say he's a smart man- but how smart can you be if you've been in office for over 2 years and haven't learned that republicans are never going to play nice with you?
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:31 PM
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12. why is Obama pretending entitlements are to blame for the deficit |
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The social security program is fully funded, with FICA taxes separate from income tax.
They have been stealing the money for tax cuts and wars. Now they don't want to put it back and are blaming baby boomers for the deficit. It is so absurd I could scream!!!!
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:33 PM
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13. Obama's administration has explicitly stated social security has nothing to do with the deficit |
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And remains completely untouched in his proposed budget.
Of course, you took some time to read up on his budget to see that, right?
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:15 PM
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6. The plan is to recall the republicans, and end corporate welfare. Done |
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:17 PM
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7. I'm sure you know the plan is to force poor folk to kill themselves. It's quite obvious. |
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:19 PM
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10. well it matters to me! |
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Which is why I am attempting to wake people up before it is too late. Got some real zombies in this other thread We should be PROTESTING Obama, not asking for his support http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=post&forum=439&topic_id=606804&mesg_id=606804
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:44 PM
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14. well, are you aware that there is a BIG difference between middleclass and impoverished class? |
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You will probably choose to call me "zombie" or some other sweet name, so I won't go further.
By the way... you know that calling people names *is* against the rules, right?
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Thu Mar-10-11 04:45 PM
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15. Do your own homework...nt |
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