GOP to Seniors- No Soup For You!

[Z06PDQ]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate Republicans just followed their House colleagues and voted down a proposal to give $250 bonuses to every Social Security recipient.

Republicans said they didn't want to increase the nation's debt. George Voinovich, the Ohio Republican who is retiring this month, was among those voting no.
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Voinovich spokeswoman Garrette Silverman said the senator voted no because the cost was not offset by savings or revenue elsewhere in the federal budget.

Although the votes for the measure outnumbered those against it, Democrats could not get the two-thirds majority required in the House to pass the measure under procedural rules, or the 60 votes required in the Senate.

Retirees' Social Security raises are linked to the cost of living, and measures used to assess inflation have not reflected a need to put more money in seniors' pockets for two straight years. Retirees' groups say those measures do not reflect the high percentage of Social Security income that goes to pay health care costs, which are rising.

Sherrod Brown, the Ohio Democrat, went to the Senate floor within minutes of the vote and sounded dumb-founded.

"I just stand here amazed at what just happened in the United States Senate, although I shouldn't be," Brown said. He contrasted Republicans' unwillingness to spend an estimated $13 billion to cover the one-time $250 bonuses for seniors with their insistence on extending Bush-era tax cuts that Brown said will cost $700 billion over ten years.

"I just don't get it," Brown said. "I know it's the Christmas season... You'd think there's be a little more generosity in their hearts."
Related topics: george voinovich, sherrod brown, social security Citing hard times all over, Republicans block $250 bonus for senior citizens | cleveland.com

[ChasC5]

Originally Posted by Z06PDQ

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate Republicans just followed their House colleagues and voted down a proposal to give $250 bonuses to every Social Security recipient.

Republicans said they didn't want to increase the nation's debt. George Voinovich, the Ohio Republican who is retiring this month, was among those voting no.
103Share
98 Comments

Voinovich spokeswoman Garrette Silverman said the senator voted no because the cost was not offset by savings or revenue elsewhere in the federal budget.

Although the votes for the measure outnumbered those against it, Democrats could not get the two-thirds majority required in the House to pass the measure under procedural rules, or the 60 votes required in the Senate.

Retirees' Social Security raises are linked to the cost of living, and measures used to assess inflation have not reflected a need to put more money in seniors' pockets for two straight years. Retirees' groups say those measures do not reflect the high percentage of Social Security income that goes to pay health care costs, which are rising.

Sherrod Brown, the Ohio Democrat, went to the Senate floor within minutes of the vote and sounded dumb-founded.

"I just stand here amazed at what just happened in the United States Senate, although I shouldn't be," Brown said. He contrasted Republicans' unwillingness to spend an estimated $13 billion to cover the one-time $250 bonuses for seniors with their insistence on extending Bush-era tax cuts that Brown said will cost $700 billion over ten years.

"I just don't get it," Brown said. "I know it's the Christmas season... You'd think there's be a little more generosity in their hearts."
Related topics: george voinovich, sherrod brown, social security Citing hard times all over, Republicans block $250 bonus for senior citizens | cleveland.com

They are generous ... if you make enough that you don't need it.

SS Recipients are just looking for another hand-out ...

[Peter Pan]

I am working at the local soup kitchen during Christmas.

God Bless America

[Tinkerbell in Texas]

Originally Posted by Peter Pan

I am working at the local soup kitchen during Christmas.

God Bless America

Very cool Peter Pan!!!

[ChasC5]

Originally Posted by Peter Pan

I am working at the local soup kitchen during Christmas.

God Bless America

What are you serving?

[Peter Pan]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell in Texas

Very cool Peter Pan!!!

Thank you and do this along with working with the Special Olympics

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by Peter Pan

I am working at the local soup kitchen during Christmas.

God Bless America

Originally Posted by ChasC5

What are you serving?

I know I am not the sharpest tool in the shed but in Australia we normally serve SOUP at SOUP kitchens Chas.

[Kneel 8250]

Hey Chas. Just in case you didnt notice Tinkerbell is not logged in so calling her out at this point in time makes you look ridiculous.

[ChasC5]

Originally Posted by Kneel 8250

I know I am not the sharpest tool in the shed but in Australia we normally serve SOUP at SOUP kitchens Chas.

I‘m originally from Louisiana, and we sometimes call Seafood Gumbo a Soup.

My wife made a Smoking Azz Chili last week, and she calls that a Soup.

So when you serve Soup in Soup Kitchens … what exactly are you serving there partner?

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by ChasC5

I‘m originally from Louisiana, and we sometimes call Seafood Gumbo a Soup.

My wife made a Smoking Azz Chili last week, and she calls that a Soup.

So when you serve Soup in Soup Kitchens … what exactly are you serving there partner?

SOUP !!!!!!!

[ChasC5]

Originally Posted by Kneel 8250

SOUP !!!!!!!

Come-on; don’t tell me you’re throwing some potatoes, noodles, half cooled chicken, peppers and onions in a pot of boiling water and calling that Soup?

Say it ain't so ...

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by ChasC5

I‘m originally from Louisiana, and we sometimes call Seafood Gumbo a Soup.

My wife made a Smoking Azz Chili last week, and she calls that a Soup.

So when you serve Soup in Soup Kitchens … what exactly are you serving there partner?

Soup is normally a broth made up of lots of different vegetables simmered on a stove over many hours to reduce the liquid content.
Yair I can actually cook Chas and dont NEED a wife or Mother to do it for me.

[ChasC5]

Originally Posted by Kneel 8250

Soup is normally a broth made up of lots of different vegetables simmered on a stove over many hours to reduce the liquid content.
Yair I can actually cook Chas and dont NEED a wife or Mother to do it for me.

It's not a need, but rather a pleasure that I get to enjoy.

I cook also, but that ain't my mission in life.

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by ChasC5

It's not a need, but rather a pleasure that I get to enjoy.

I cook also, but that ain't my mission in life.

If I DONT cook I normally dont eat tho some people here in Texas have been very good to me and I have put on a little weight. Well actually a lot of weight if the truth be told.

[Peter Pan]

Damn it was cold in San Antonio this morning in the high 20's must be global warming

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by Peter Pan

Damn it was cold in San Antonio this morning in the high 20's must be global warming

Oh yair !!! Tell me about it. We had 26 and I refuse to go outside into the garage till it warms up a bit. The 73 still has a ways to go yet. Going to be nice when done tho.

[Tinkerbell in Texas]

Originally Posted by Kneel 8250

Oh yair !!! Tell me about it. We had 26 and I refuse to go outside into the garage till it warms up a bit. The 73 still has a ways to go yet. Going to be nice when done tho.

Have the guys shown up yet to start on the garage? They are going to be a bit chilly working out there!

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell in Texas

Have the guys shown up yet to start on the garage? They are going to be a bit chilly working out there!

10:33 and still not here yet. Told you it was cold out. Vette is out of the garage in the cold and all.

[Tinkerbell in Texas]

Originally Posted by Kneel 8250

10:33 and still not here yet. Told you it was cold out. Vette is out of the garage in the cold and all.

figures. I wonder if they found the credit union?!?!?!
Poor Matilda!! Is she covered?

[Kneel 8250]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell in Texas

figures. I wonder if they found the credit union?!?!?!
Poor Matilda!! Is she covered?

Yair she has her blankie and nightie on like you asked me to do.
Warm and snug and sitting in the sunshine. The little there is of it.