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I don't see anywhere where Ryan has changed that Dem argument against into his favor against them.

2 big problems:

1) There are so many govt. moochers that any serious attempt to cut spending will face a severe attack (led by the left) and such an attack might be more successful than we think.

2) The GOP seems to assume that they can seriously reform entitlements, but apparently don't have the skill or energy to convince voters that it needs to be done. Even if they did possess that skill, I am not certain that the voters care whether we go broke, as long as we go broke down the road somewhere.

I hope my fear is misguided.

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2) The GOP seems to assume that they can seriously reform entitlements, but apparently don't have the skill or energy to convince voters that it needs to be done. Even if they did possess that skill, I am not certain that the voters care whether we go broke, as long as we go broke down the road somewhere.

problem is, they mostly view their political CAREERS as more important than doing the business that they were elected to do...also, there is an ever growing *"R"* electorate that is accustomed to the handouts of all levels of gubmint, and we see it here every day...a willingness to 'cutoff' somebody elses perk as long as it doesnt affect theirs...

I hope my fear is misguided.

i believe you outta get beyond the *what if* mindset, and embrace the *when* ...its refreshing, in a way, to be rid of that and move forward in mental preparation...