GOP war on the elderly

GOP war on elderly

Not content with their war on women, the republicans  have now declared war on the elderly, the poor, and the sick with their latest proposal to cut spending on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. This escalation is in line with their long avowed strategy to destroy the social security net that has protected millions of Americans over the last 75 years.

 Behind their obstinate obstructionism is the ideological belief that the country needs to be led and controlled by the rich few and that the majority should provide the support and market to keep this rich elite in their leadership position. Never has this principle been clearer than during these last twelve years as they have rewarded the rich and impoverished millions. 

President Obama has an opportunity to step up and oppose these diabolical plans. By returning tax rates to more normal levels for the rich and eliminating the earnings cap on Medicare and Social Security payments, he could move the country back to a more balanced and fairer budget and take us a long  way towards  cutting the deficit. Cutting spending on social programs will only push millions more into misery and will not impact the budget adequately without raising taxes on all Americans instead of just the rich.