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In reply to the discussion: House Republican eyes Medicare, Social Security for DOGE cuts [View all]karin_sj
(1,117 posts)34. His term is up in November 2025
Time for his future Democratic opponent to collect all his comments and videos to use in their future campaign. These people are so brazen and complacent. They truly don't believe they will pay a price for this in the next election, but they are wrong.
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We will take to the streets like the thousands of peole the world over. In numbers too big to ignore
Trueblue1968
Dec 10
#24
Recently when the IRS was given more money to audit the wealthy they found ONE BILLION in back taxes
Stargazer99
Dec 10
#42
Worker's contributions AND employer contributions into those workers' accounts.
Attilatheblond
Dec 10
#57
In the long run I think its cheaper. We went from 5 ALCs to 3; thats a LOT of $
Callie1979
Dec 10
#30
When the time comes remind the lower and middle class Repubs in those states about stupid choices
Stargazer99
Dec 10
#48
Hmmm...he didn't mention debt caused by massive tax cuts for the uber RICH and Corporations....
Bengus81
Dec 9
#7
He wants to make the $1 trillion "temporary" breaks for the rich permanent
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Dec 10
#31
This is the sole reason "DOGE" exists. It's an attempt to finally realize the GOP's wet dream, but to do it completely
Karasu
Dec 9
#8
It used to be said that Social Security and Medicare were a "third rail" - touch it and die.
TomSlick
Dec 9
#10
I intensely feel that this is an barrier that if they touch this two pgms, then they will die as a political party
SWBTATTReg
Dec 10
#66
Isn't it odd how the Republicans believe their master's lies about social security (cut the deficit crap)
Stargazer99
Dec 10
#29
They just don't want people reading about what they & Reagan did back in the 80s to justify giving rich jerks tax cuts
Attilatheblond
Dec 10
#56
The trust fund assets are already being cashed in because SS benefits exceed SS income
nmmi
Dec 11
#75
The biggest casualty that will most likely be hit the most due to DOGE....
The Grand Illuminist
Dec 11
#77