CNN Poll: Thumbs down to the Ryan Plan...

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Jun 1, '11 · 3:03 PM1,184

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/01/cnn-poll-majority-gives-thumbs-down-to-ryan-plan/

According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey, a majority also don't think the GOP has cooperated enough with President Barack Obama and, for the first time since they won back control of the House last November, the number of Americans who say that Republican control of the chamber is good for the country has dropped below the 50 percent mark.

The poll indicates that 58 percent of the public opposes the Republican plan on Medicare, with 35 percent saying they support the proposal. The survey's Wednesday release comes as the president met with House Republicans to discuss, among other things, Medicare reform.

People are beginning to wake up...

Edited Jun 1, '11 · 3:05 PM

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LuciferSam LuciferSam avatar

LuciferSamBannedSowal4,749 postsJoined Apr 26, '08View profile MessageBanned

Jun 3, '11 · 3:58 PM#27

Interesting article Lucifer. I have often thought that if times got tough for us, we would know how to make it - because we were extreme conservationists at one time. Gradually we got away from that but still remain less materialistic than most. We have experienced the simple life and know that if we were to return to it, we could be happy because we were quite happy back then also. ..

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Unfortunately, I know a few who were never all that sincere about the lifestyle and became very materialistic. They just want everything, they are in deep debt with no savings, in poor health, and there is no way they will be able to retire. Oh and they hate working. I know one and I ask him what he needs all that stuff for and he tells me he never had stuff when he was younger and now it's his time, and his only fault is that he has to have the very best. When he was younger his wealthy parents would send him money any time he needed it so he could bum around and party. I hope he's not typical but I'll bet there are lots like him, which means we're in trouble.

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scooterbug44SoWal ExpertSowal16,706 postsJoined May 8, '07View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Jun 3, '11 · 4:25 PM#28

It's not just folks like him. People who have appropriately saved/planned for retirement are in the minority. I swear most people think they are going to live large off Social Security or strike it rich.

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LuciferSamBannedSowal4,749 postsJoined Apr 26, '08View profile MessageBanned

Jun 3, '11 · 5:00 PM#29

It's not just folks like him. People who have appropriately saved/planned for retirement are in the minority. I swear most people think they are going to live large off Social Security or strike it rich.

They need to take unpaid leave from work to see a money shrink who can find the psychological basis for their "illness" which no doubt has its roots in societal pressure. To get "cured" costs about $1000.00. They do have an extended payment plan.

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Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined Dec 1, '04View profile Messagemargarita brocolia

Jun 3, '11 · 5:11 PM#30

It's not just folks like him. People who have appropriately saved/planned for retirement are in the minority. I swear most people think they are going to live large off Social Security or strike it rich.

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Yep - and they laugh and say winning the lottery will have to be their savings plan.

I have to say it has been more of a challenge to raise a child (not giving them everything) when you can afford it, than it was for my parents who were poor and simply could say there is no money for that. We knew not to even ask and were pleasantly surprised when we did get something extra.

But I can watch our daughter who just finished her first year of college, and see that some frugality definitely rubbed off. We're letting her "make it on her own" this summer so she can see if she can do it. She's in Austin working two good jobs and will take 2 summer classes so she'll be a busy girl. I can almost guarantee that she will put a decent percent of money in savings. We'll see what happens.:idontno:

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