Hillary must PLEDGE not to cut Social security

[Rosa Luxemburg]

Something wishy-washy like saying you have no plans to cut social security just like George Bush (invading Iraq) people should ask Hillary to pledge that she will never, ever, ever cut social security.

“It is an absolute must for a Democratic nominee who claims to be progressive to say clearly and unequivocally that they will never cut Social Security benefits. Bernie Sanders has made that commitment. Hillary Clinton should make that commitment before the New Hampshire primary so Democrats can focus on expanding benefits.”

http://boldprogressives.org/2016/02/huff-post-hillary-clinton-refuses-to-rule-out-any-and-all-benefit-cuts-to-social-security/

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

1. Why?

She's not going to be the nominee, much less the President.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. LOL!

[sarge43]

3. What good are her pledges?

Whatever she says today she'll say something different tomorrow.

It's become quite clear she will say and do anything to achieve her goal.

She can't be trusted.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

5. then

she must 'nail her colors to the mast' but as you say suggest she is likely to cave under pressure

[stillwaiting]

4. Even if she did we would be fools to trust her. Fools.

The very fact that she hasn't as of yet is the truly telling part to indicate in which direction her loyalties are attached.

Bernie and Hillary have campaigned very, very differently on their vision for the future of Social Security. One of those visions is the direction we need to go. Especially since I truly believe he is honest about his intentions.

[dorkzilla]

6. She would pledge anything suggested if it got her to her goal

Then the “pragmatist” would simply say “I looked into it and it seems like we have to make cuts”.

Her word means nothing.

[johnson_z]

7. I fear you are absolutely right. :(

[cantbeserious]

8. HRC Only Pledges To Enrich The 1% - The 99% Will Never Receive Her Support

eom

[SoapBox]

11. plus a million!

It's about her...the Clintons...the Turd Way, Entrenched Cushy and Elite Establishment, Wall Street/Banksters, the War Machine...

And it goes on and on...all for the 1%.

Remember..she said that $250,000 is middle class.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

9. Is it also true that she is 'open' to raising the retirement age?

that wouldn't do for her over older voters

[leftcoastmountains]

10. This is why she's not that different than the "other"

She will do whatever she thinks will gain favor with her peers just
like her husband.

[Enthusiast]

12. Hillary's worry about raising FICA taxes on those over the cap is ridiculous.

What is the cap now, $118,000? Make it $125,000. BFD!