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(11,641 posts) Mon Nov 9, 2015, 12:03 AM Nov 2015

07.27.11: "We've Had It!" Rep John Conyers Calls for Protest on Obama on Jobs & Social Security Cuts

Representative John Conyers suggests there should be protests in front of the White House for Obama making a proposal for cuts to Social Security as a bargaining tool for raising the debt ceiling.

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07.27.11: "We've Had It!" Rep John Conyers Calls for Protest on Obama on Jobs & Social Security Cuts (Original Post) think Nov 2015 OP

Conyers has endorsed Clinton, FYI. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #1

It is relevant because some people seem to have a selective memory as to Obama's think Nov 2015 #2

Was Social Security cut as a result? Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #4

No, because the Republicans refused the deal. Eric J in MN Nov 2015 #9

It was Offered, whole heartedly. bahrbearian Nov 2015 #12

The Erskine Bowles- Alan Simpson WH bipartisan Team sent out to discuss Entitlement reform, appalachiablue Nov 2015 #7

I will excuse Representative Conyers for endorsing Hillary. He can't be right about everything. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #11

kick 840high Nov 2015 #3

K & R. Serious times & issues. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) progressive, introduces Rep. John Conyers. appalachiablue Nov 2015 #5

K&R! n/t Catherina Nov 2015 #6

We dodged that compromise bullet AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #8

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Nov 2015 #10

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)

1. Conyers has endorsed Clinton, FYI.

Reply to think (Original post)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 12:52 AM

Nov 2015

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/10/11/1430646/-Many-Progressive-Caucus-members-have-endorsed-Hillary-and-here-s-the-corrected-list

Just in case the posting of this 4 year old video was intended as something relevant to the present day.

think

(11,641 posts)

2. It is relevant because some people seem to have a selective memory as to Obama's

Reply to Starry Messenger (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 01:05 AM

Nov 2015

Actions in regards to offering up social security cuts back then. It wasn't one of Obama's finest moments...

Starry Messenger

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4. Was Social Security cut as a result?

Reply to think (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 01:08 AM

Nov 2015

Eric J in MN

(35,619 posts)

9. No, because the Republicans refused the deal.

Reply to Starry Messenger (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 03:10 AM

Nov 2015

Obama told them: I'll agree to Social Security cuts if you agree to raise taxes.

They refused.

In 2011, we didn't know how that would turn out. It was reasonable to suggest things to pressure Obama to stop seeking a deal with Social Security cuts. Bernie Sanders said that a primary challenger would cause Obama to stop that.

bahrbearian

(13,466 posts)

12. It was Offered, whole heartedly.

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Mon Nov 9, 2015, 08:26 AM

Nov 2015

appalachiablue

(41,136 posts)

7. The Erskine Bowles- Alan Simpson WH bipartisan Team sent out to discuss Entitlement reform,

Reply to think (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 02:00 AM

Nov 2015

AKA the Catfood Commission did alarm and confuse people, some I've known all my life, esp. Dems. The two senior officials were in the media for months, and for every appearance received speaking fees of 70K which will add to their retirement funds.

Enthusiast

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11. I will excuse Representative Conyers for endorsing Hillary. He can't be right about everything.

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Mon Nov 9, 2015, 05:46 AM

Nov 2015

840high

(17,196 posts)

3. kick

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Mon Nov 9, 2015, 01:06 AM

Nov 2015

appalachiablue

(41,136 posts)

5. K & R. Serious times & issues. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) progressive, introduces Rep. John Conyers.

Reply to think (Original post)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 01:25 AM

Nov 2015

Catherina

(35,568 posts)

6. K&R! n/t

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Mon Nov 9, 2015, 01:46 AM

Nov 2015

AgingAmerican

(12,958 posts)

8. We dodged that compromise bullet

Reply to think (Original post)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 02:41 AM

Nov 2015

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)

10. K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations!

Reply to think (Original post)

Mon Nov 9, 2015, 05:43 AM

Nov 2015

I love Representative Conyers. He is right about the President. The President is leading on the TPP, which is against our interests. We need him to be an advocate for working people and unemployed people. Where are you, Mr. President?

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