On the President's Medicare Cuts

This is an easy one, people. The Democrats are correct in pointing out that a) the cuts do not directly come out of seniors' pockets and b) Congressman Ryan himself makes these same identical cuts in his budget. But the Republicans are correct in pointing out that these cuts (which are essentially reduced payments to providers) could in fact have negative consequences down the road (certain actuarials have shown that, assuming these adjustments, Medicare reimbursements may ultimately fall below those of Medicaid). The fact that these two parties seemingly cannot come together and even agree on the basic elements here is utterly dispiriting, I think.