Following are excerpts from the Democratic platform,
Americans' golden years should be times of calm and security, not concern and stress. Few achievements testify more to the ability of government to do good than Social Security.
It has lifted millions of elderly Americans out of poverty and helped them make ends meet.
Social Security is more than a government program. It is a solemn compact between the generations. It is our nation's most important family protection. The choice for Americans on this vital part of our national heritage has never been more clear: Democrats believe in using our prosperity to save Social Security; the Republicans tax cut would prevent America from ensuring our senior citizens have a secure retirement.
We owe it to America's children and their children to make the strength and solvency of Social Security a major national priority.
SO MUCH FOR THAT LINE OF THINKING
NO RAISE IN 2010 AND NO RAISE IN 2011
CONGRESS GETS THEIR COLA RAISE
THE ELDERLY JUST GET SCREWED
NEW PLAN
REMOVE MEDICAL BENEFITS FROM THE ELDERLY
THEY WILL DIE SOONER
THEY WON'T NEED THE RAISE
THIN OUT THE "ELDERHERD"
