To: President Donald Trump
Forget any Grand Bargain with the Republicans
In view of complete Republican irresponsibility regarding the sequester, it is obvious that a Grand Bargain with the Republicans is impossible; further, it is irresponsible to attempt such a Grand Bargain through cuts in vital entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security. Mr. President, stand your ground, refuse any cuts in Medicare and Social Security, and be as firm with the Republicans as they have shown themselves to be irresponsible.
Why is this important?
As a Social Security and Medicare recipient as well as a politically aware person, I pointedly note the obvious, that any attempt to deal constructively with the Republicans is absolutely impossible. Further, attempting to reach a Grand Bargain with the Republicans through hurting those dependent on vital entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare is unconscionable, as well as ineffective,as the Republican lawmakers are but children posturing as adults. Those of us who are pro-people and progressive must demand that the President be as firm with the Republicans as the sequester has proved them to be irresponsible.