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MannyGoldstein

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2. Be reasonable.

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Tue Dec 11, 2012, 07:19 AM

Dec 2012

Elections have consequences. If we had won the recent elections then we could do something, but the American people spoke loud and clear - we may not agree, but for now, Americans want Medicare cuts.

And austerity. Lots of austerity. Lots.

It's just sensible.

Regards,

Third-Way Manny

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Raising the Medicare Eligibility Age—Stories to Break Your Heart [View all] eridani Dec 2012 OP

Thank you, eridani ReRe Dec 2012 #1

Be reasonable. MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #2

Surely you jest bluedave Dec 2012 #3

(When he signs it "Third-Way" that's a hint he's being sarcastic.) tclambert Dec 2012 #5

In just over a month, President Romney will enter the White House MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #7

Yes, the Firebaggers should be cast into the wilderness for forty years for their lack of faith Fumesucker Dec 2012 #8

ok bluedave Dec 2012 #9

I completely agree with those who want to raise the eligibility age for Medicare. tclambert Dec 2012 #4

Indeed--like to birth n/t eridani Dec 2012 #6

K&R! Omaha Steve Dec 2012 #10