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upaloopa

(11,417 posts) Wed Sep 5, 2012, 08:36 AM Sep 2012

If the right was serious about cutting the deficit they would cut military spending and raise taxes on the wealthy.

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morning Joe talking about deficits. Cut deficits is code for cutting Medicare and social security. (Original Post) upaloopa Sep 2012 OP

Reagan proved deficits don't matter BeyondGeography Sep 2012 #1

Democratic Platform also fails to rule out cuts in Medicare and Social Security. woo me with science Sep 2012 #2

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1. Reagan proved deficits don't matter

Wed Sep 5, 2012, 08:40 AM

Sep 2012

Wonder if that line from Cheney will come up in their fascinating discussion.

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2. Democratic Platform also fails to rule out cuts in Medicare and Social Security.

Wed Sep 5, 2012, 08:44 AM

Sep 2012

We are headed for another bipartisan Grand Bargain of austerity....thanks to the one percent in both parties.