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Old 12-10-2010, 05:00 PM
 
Location: Alameda, CA
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Ah yes, the Democrat/Dixicrat against civil rights. Thanks for reminding us.
And a long term Republican Senator admired by many Republicans, one of whom said the country would have been better off if he had succeeded.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:03 PM
 
Location: South Fla
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I've been listening to some of his rant and I think hes lost his mind

He said Social security is fine dont believe republicans. Then goes on to say its fine for 29 more years and then it will only be able to pay out 78%. Well Mr Sanders its obviously not fine now is it? Its not fine for the future generations

I also loved the part about China spending 4xs more on infrastructure but he leaves out China isnt borrowing money from other countries. They arent deeply in debt.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:09 PM
 
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And a long term Republican Senator admired by many Republicans, one of whom said the country would have been better off if he had succeeded.
But he was not Republican when he filibustered in 1957 was he? No. Not until Pres. Johnson's policies soured him on his party in 1964 did he become a Republican.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:10 PM
 
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The small long term deficit in the Social Security Trust fund could be almost be completely eliminated by removing the cap on incomes over $102K per year.

No benefit cuts needed.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Alameda, CA
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But he was not Republican when he filibustered in 1957 was he? No. Not until Pres. Johnson's policies soured him on his party in 1964 did he become a Republican.
He had been in conflict with the majority in the Democratic party for quite some time because of his segregationist attitudes, but was welcomed and admired by the in Republican party.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:18 PM
 
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Bernie has been talking on the floor (of the house) since 10:30 a.m. ET

(Watch on C-Span 2 or here)

How long can Bernie go?

(not bad for a old leftist)
Obstructionist!
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:19 PM
 
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And it will be the Republicans fault because O wanted to put it in there.

It's his 'win/win' mentality.

Stupid Republicans need to shake this whole thing off and let them expire so we can get a new LOWER tax rate bill introduced next month.
And we won't have to extend unemployment benefits to do it.
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:22 PM
 
Location: My little patch of Earth
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I've been listening to some of his rant and I think hes lost his mind

He said Social security is fine dont believe republicans. Then goes on to say its fine for 29 more years and then it will only be able to pay out 78%. Well Mr Sanders its obviously not fine now is it? Its not fine for the future generations

Oh crap, he's not filibustering, he's reading Barney Franks speeches/testimonies about Fannie and Freddie!
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:23 PM
 
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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I watched the whole thing, what a Patriot.....
I also sent an email to the President to see if he was watching

Go Bernie
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Old 12-10-2010, 05:25 PM
 
Location: My little patch of Earth
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I watched the whole thing, what a Patriot.....
I also sent an email to the President to see if he was watching

Go Bernie
O was out getting fitted for a blue dress with Clinton.
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