[Gilbo_3]

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...

[stephenjohnbanker]

TERM LIMITS

[sickoflibs]

RE :”...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...”

Now hold on there. Republicans handouts are completely different than Democrat handouts. Ours are earned because we pay taxes so we deserve more and more benefits.
but Dem handouts are based on fairness, example : sjb has more money than some illegals kid in his state. So Dem fairness says he should pay more to ‘even the playing field’.

Keep the gubment out of my Social Security!

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

problem is, they mostly view their political CAREERS as more important than doing the business that they were elected to do

Assuming that is true, they won't have much of a career. Who will vote for them? Those who want favors can get more from the Dems, and tea partiers will have little reason to vote for them. But they will get that congressional pension, if nothing else.