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In reply to the discussion: When Democrats talk like Republicans -- Bob Kerrey on Lawrence O'Donnell this evening [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)That is just a PR plank the Republicans promote which is not true. The Bush* tax cuts are one of the biggest drivers of the deficit -- see the chart above -- which when passed were not paid for. So Nebraskans have a choice in front of them. Review their irrefutable scripture as you put it or prepare to sacrifice in their Social Security and Medicare benefits. That is the choice Republicans present.
I seriously do get it, and I do not feel compelled to change my perspective on my priorities to comport with what more conservatives voters have been hoodwinked to believe. My position is tell them the truth and hope the overall priorities most reasonable people find consequential, for instance, protecting the social safety net, are more important than caving to the planks dishonest right-wingers promote.
After all, these politicians are public servant elected to protect the interests of their constituents, not to devastate them financially into poverty. Make them do it.
Sam