tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20997270.post57433806132746759..comments2023-06-12T12:25:13.371-05:00Comments on A Climenhaga Home: New Year 2013Climenheisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01989459133238230712noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20997270.post-31522834240846555382013-01-02T15:09:18.249-06:002013-01-02T15:09:18.249-06:00A couple of quick thoughts--I agree with much of w...A couple of quick thoughts--I agree with much of what you have to say.<br />I agree that the current impasse between the two parties is bad for the U.S. I agree that Social Security and Medicare needs attention--but there are things that can be done other than cutting the programs. A very simple example of something that could be done would be to raise the cap on Social Security tax. It cuts off at a particular income level, so higher earners only pay their tax portion up to a certain income.<br />I also agree that the Republican Party needs to survive. There are a few faint glimmers that maybe the core of the old Republican guard is still alive and may wrest back their party from the Tea Party extremists.<br />Your conclusion is a good wish for the new year.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.com