Obama can't guarantee SS checks for seniors on Aug 3 (weapons, teleprompter, federal)
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It's a bargaining tactic. I bet the neophytes here who are constantly whining about Obama are also constantly whining about how politicians never get anything done.
The guy is trying to get this taken care of he seems to be doing a good job at pushing the two sides. Boehner seems to be doing a good job too although elements of his party are not letting him make a deal.
I don't get why simple minded people would be whining about people trying to make massive cuts to the deficit.
The potential damage has nothing to do with SS checks or VA pensions, it's about Bonds and the cost of the US borrowing, by the Govt and by individuals.
The potential damage has nothing to do with SS checks or VA pensions, it's about Bonds and the cost of the US borrowing, by the Govt and by individuals.
I believe it would create more demand for our bonds as we would be forced to be serious about cutting government costs. So, no sale.
Inasmuch as I'm imitating what people like you have been saying on here... Clue: NO.
A legitimate political step would be to compromise and produce a substantive deficit reduction plan now before the debt ceiling deadline - but we can't have that, because the GOP isn't capable of compromising on anything that includes even a slight tax impact for the top 1%.
Ony a fool would think the GOP is SOLELY responsible.
You want the repubs to "compromise" Give us the details where the dems have compromised.
How does Obama get blamed in all of this? The republicans have declared war on middle class, poor, and seniors. What is the problem with raising taxes on the top earners in the US? Even Warren Buffet says that taxes are unfair and the rich must pay more. The republicans are acting like school children holding their breath to get their way. If anything Obama has leaned far to much trying to compromise.
If you think that SS check is a sure thing no matter what then I got a bridge I'd like to sell you.
Gee and they've only had the House for 6 months. The power they wield eh ? Imagine if they had the Senate and Oval Office as well ?
I hate to burst your bubble but the Dems are no better and aren't treating the poor, middle class and seniors any better.
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