Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

still_one

(92,685 posts) Sun Apr 7, 2013, 11:14 AM Apr 2013

For those who want the President NOT to touch SS perhaps it is time to let the white house know [View all]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/submit-questions-and-comments

Social Security is NOT part of the deficit. If they are worried about its solvency then raise the CAP

42 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

For those who want the President NOT to touch SS perhaps it is time to let the white house know [View all] still_one Apr 2013 OP

Done. pangaia Apr 2013 #1

Done, again. If they haven't got it by now I don't see them Autumn Apr 2013 #2

+1000. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #20

done wilsonbooks Apr 2013 #3

I already over extended my samplegirl Apr 2013 #4

Thanks. Just asked for a refund of my compaign contributions. MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #5

White House doesn't control that anymore; you'll have to talk to OFA Recursion Apr 2013 #10

I know. I was just making a point. MotherPetrie Apr 2013 #21

Doubt it will make one iota of difference...but I did it anyway. bluethruandthru Apr 2013 #6

+1 Union Scribe Apr 2013 #19

I think the White House already knows. bvar22 Apr 2013 #7

this was not the sort of bold move I was imagining for the second term librechik Apr 2013 #8

Done - K&R Smilo Apr 2013 #9

Like we haven't done so already? LWolf Apr 2013 #11

done AnnieK401 Apr 2013 #12

Do you really think Obama gives a shit? jerseyjack Apr 2013 #13

The Audacity of Hope was that he hoped the dumbasses didn't catch on to jerseyjack Apr 2013 #15

It is my right as a citizen to let them know how I feel still_one Apr 2013 #17

Done but the need to tell someone means they don't give a damn in a situation like this. TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #14

I did this a couple of days ago susanr516 Apr 2013 #16

Done spedtr90 Apr 2013 #18

Did that back on Dec 20, 2012. Blogged about it. Here's my letter: ProfessionalLeftist Apr 2013 #22

Here is what I just sent the Whitehouse: JoeOtterbein Apr 2013 #23

Good letter. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #29

Thanks... JoeOtterbein Apr 2013 #33

Done cate94 Apr 2013 #24

I did it, and it felt good. ~nt 99th_Monkey Apr 2013 #25

We've done this 300 times. I doubt 301 will make a difference. russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #26

done. Ninga Apr 2013 #27

Done Stryder Apr 2013 #28

On the bright side... cuncator Apr 2013 #32

Chained CPI will cut over 30 gov programs like EITC, CHIP, SNAP and increases taxes FogerRox Apr 2013 #30

Done. OregonBlue Apr 2013 #31

Thank You! Thank you for contacting the White House. trueblue2007 Apr 2013 #34

they already know... nruthie Apr 2013 #35

Just do it! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #37

Done and tweeted grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #36

K & R n/t glinda Apr 2013 #38

Sent. nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #39

I get a funny feeling he will back off this. Left Coast2020 Apr 2013 #40

That will happen only if his inbox (and those of Congress) are full enough n/t eridani Apr 2013 #42

If he wants to "touch" it by raising the FICA cap, I say go for it n/t eridani Apr 2013 #41