When astroturf bamboozlers don’t do their advance work …
Even temperatures nearing 70 degrees Monday didn’t stop more than 80 people from gathering at the Iowa City Public Library to oppose Social Security reform proposals.
Rep. Jim Leach, R-Iowa, hosted a community meeting for about two hours, with discussion primarily focused on fixing Social Security, although there were also questions about the Iraq war and the growing federal deficit.
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“There is so little reality about the bill,” said Ann Bovbjerg of Iowa City. “The most insulting is saying, ‘you’ll be OK (seniors), it’s the younger generation who won’t be.’ Who are these younger people? They are your kids and my kids.”
No one in attendance voiced support for the proposals that have been introduced by the president.
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