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Elizabeth Warren

geckosfeet

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10. WTF. Why should anyone expect help from a sibling?

Reply to UnrepentantLiberal (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2013, 08:33 PM

Apr 2013

Maybe, if they happen to be in a position to actually help. But who is to say they won't be financially capable. What if they are downright poor and in poverty. What do we do for people whose SS is far lower than poverty, or if they have never worked due to health restrictions?

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Elizabeth Warren Responds To Criticism Of Social Security Email [View all] UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 OP

Aside from the GOP, who is shocked by this email? Mass Apr 2013 #1

That was an ignorant question seasoned with arrogance. dmr Apr 2013 #2

It was a perfect question. It gave her the opportunity to elaborate on her argument magical thyme Apr 2013 #5

Warren keeps getting better by the day. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #3

She's not only helping her brother, she's also helping all others who rely upon Social Security. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #4

Refreshing ...a "real" Democrat. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #6

What a dumbass question from that reporter. Cleita Apr 2013 #7

K and R. AdHocSolver Apr 2013 #8

As a senior, I do not want help from my family members if I can possibly JDPriestly Apr 2013 #9

WTF. Why should anyone expect help from a sibling? geckosfeet Apr 2013 #10

Leave it to fucking FOX, to raise such an issue. SoapBox Apr 2013 #11

Somewhat more to the point, SheilaT Apr 2013 #12