There is a reason Repubs are attacking Medicare and Social Security.. [View All]

[kentuck]

They sense weakness.

They do not believe there is anyone willing to fight for those programs. They attack and nobody does anything, nobody says anything. What are they supposed to think with such a non-response? It is that weakness that is threatening these long-time programs for the people. If you are going to speak softly and carry a big stick, every once in a while you have to show that stick. Otherwise, you will be tread upon like a tractor tire.

Furthermore, if you do not show sincerity and intent to defend these programs, it does nothing to generate trust or suppport with your followers or your Party. If the excuse is that we don't want to scare the markets, that dog will not hunt.