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In reply to the discussion: Fox News is reporting that Republicans are considering cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. [View all]
Buckeyeblue
(5,828 posts)64. This was put out there as a distraction
Not that they wouldn't cut SSI, Medicare, etc. They'll do something. But it seems like this was put out there to get Democratic leaders to talk about something other than the list of crazies Trump is putting in his administration.
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Fox News is reporting that Republicans are considering cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. [View all]
Celerity
Dec 2024
OP
They've been saying that for decades, but it's still a threat. Between those 3 programs there
Silent Type
Dec 2024
#11
Have heard/read on several sources that VA medical care is under scrutiny, too. nt
allegorical oracle
Dec 2024
#17
Well, MY jaw is right under my upper teeth where it should be, and nowhere near the floor.
JHB
Dec 2024
#21
We will see. Guess I'll be working through the this administration, after-all.
OAITW r.2.0
Dec 2024
#30