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11. What if, what IF we can convince our congresspeople to lower the age for retirement?
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 10:23 AM
Jul 2020

That HAS to be helpful to millions of Americans who are older and don't see their jobs coming back. I mean, what are the chances of getting a new job in a market that has more young people wanting to get to work and the inevitable age discrimination problems that older Americans will face?

I feel you. Laelth Jul 2020 #1
Right there with ya soothsayer Jul 2020 #2
I am so sorry Chili Jul 2020 #3
I am truly sorry CatLady78 Jul 2020 #4
There is, but it stops with McConnell who has no soul Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #43
Damn, sorry bout this ... Trump's policies are hurting a lot of Americans uponit7771 Jul 2020 #5
I am so sorry. I'm not there yet, but the possibility of having no job is looming over me. I pay for GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #6
I will keep you all in my thoughts hurple Jul 2020 #7
Sort of in the same situation, though in Canada rather than the States. Jedi Guy Jul 2020 #53
Ah, but the people who REALLY matter are doing just fine Glorfindel Jul 2020 #8
Oh, But but, ah....they're the JOB CREATORS Tiger8 Jul 2020 #21
Most of the jobs they create Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2020 #80
Good luck mgardener Jul 2020 #9
He's a killer. zentrum Jul 2020 #10
Trump lies, people die n/t shanti Jul 2020 #58
What if, what IF we can convince our congresspeople to lower the age for retirement? Baitball Blogger Jul 2020 #11
And lower the age for Medicare eligibility jayschool2013 Jul 2020 #15
Since we are in the danger age, it makes all the sense in the world. Baitball Blogger Jul 2020 #16
I have a nagging guilt jayschool2013 Jul 2020 #19
Great ideas! Sogo Jul 2020 #47
I still wish DU..... druidity33 Jul 2020 #48
Thank you, and jayschool2013 Jul 2020 #51
Universal Health Care would Scarsdale Jul 2020 #64
Interesting reading this Dan Jul 2020 #59
That may work for some or most, but not for everyone DFW Jul 2020 #86
Perfect legislation jayschool2013 Jul 2020 #87
My own personal situation is, and should be, irrelevant to any legislator DFW Jul 2020 #88
We're sliding toward Eritrea jayschool2013 Jul 2020 #89
Yup... stpetegreg Jul 2020 #52
We have many friends who can retire except for the cost of healthcare. OMGWTF Jul 2020 #63
this ought to be the first step in MCA. Lower the eligibility age yellowdogintexas Jul 2020 #69
My wife retired at 60 for medical reasons. I had to pick up her health insurance til she turned 65 DFW Jul 2020 #85
That is a GREAT suggestion! Also, lessons from Argentina jmbar2 Jul 2020 #17
OMG - I just sent a suggestion to set up a sub-forum for a Worker Cooperative type of Hestia Jul 2020 #31
There is difference... druidity33 Jul 2020 #49
+1 Thanks, I didn't know of this or the documentary. Co-ops appalachiablue Jul 2020 #75
Yes, this. Lower SS to 55 and it would give younger workers Luz Jul 2020 #20
This would be great.nt CatLady78 Jul 2020 #46
This would help me and others I know a lot hamsterjill Jul 2020 #54
Talk to Liz Warren. It is one of her ideas ms liberty Jul 2020 #57
I know sorry does not help, but I am sorry. cayugafalls Jul 2020 #12
I think there is going to be Wawannabe Jul 2020 #13
How long did it take Republicans to run that 14% tax cut for Corporations thru--about five minutes?? Bengus81 Jul 2020 #14
Exactly Nt spooky3 Jul 2020 #26
That is almost criminal really CatLady78 Jul 2020 #44
This is so heartbreaking - your story and how moonscape Jul 2020 #18
NO. This does NOT end. calimary Jul 2020 #22
"We know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for you. And now they're coming for Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #45
Right there with ya, Luz. 4 months of unemployment is somehow supposed to make up BComplex Jul 2020 #23
I'm so sorry. PatrickforO Jul 2020 #24
DU set up a fund for candidates. How about a fund for members to help members? rwsanders Jul 2020 #25
A fund to help members people Jul 2020 #29
This is a good idea-I'd make a donation CatLady78 Jul 2020 #40
Great idea, let's do it. A fund for DU members appalachiablue Jul 2020 #77
Luz, my heart goes out to you. Let's hope tah House of Reps is able to get the extra $600/week iluvtennis Jul 2020 #27
Post removed Post removed Jul 2020 #28
I'm so sorry. Do you have an IRA you can withdraw from? CaptainTruth Jul 2020 #30
There is talk of waiving the 10 % penalty and I believe that will happen, but taxes will Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #38
I'm astounded by how many people don't realize this is going to hurt everyone madeup64 Jul 2020 #32
Oh I get it which is why I believe the 600 will be extended or a deal that preserves it Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #35
I think the $600 will continue. I depend on it myself...they don't give a rat's ass about us Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #33
My guess is that it will be extended FBaggins Jul 2020 #34
Was "change of residence" on the list? durablend Jul 2020 #37
Wow, those bits of advice are incredibly insulting and tone-deaf. Jedi Guy Jul 2020 #55
By Republican logic durablend Jul 2020 #36
It's fine, they can pull themselves up by their bootstraps, after all. N/T Jedi Guy Jul 2020 #56
To a Republican, Wednesdays Jul 2020 #68
Sending encouragement BlueAJ Jul 2020 #39
I like WAHM Work at home moms web site. Oppaloopa Jul 2020 #50
welcome to DU gopiscrap Jul 2020 #90
A copy of the email I sent to Senators, Congress, WH Tiger8 Jul 2020 #41
It is going to get real ugly quickly. gordianot Jul 2020 #42
"Hurting the right people", yet, rubes? czarjak Jul 2020 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author MySideOfTown Jul 2020 #61
Are you sure you want to post your phone number on a public forum? Totally Tunsie Jul 2020 #66
Thanks MySideOfTown Jul 2020 #71
So am I - trying to help you. Totally Tunsie Jul 2020 #72
I appreciate your concern. MySideOfTown Jul 2020 #78
You sound like a good person. Totally Tunsie Jul 2020 #79
+100000 Celerity Jul 2020 #84
This is directly Donnie's fault Blue Owl Jul 2020 #62
He's a psychopath. It's a feature, not a bug. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #73
I'm in the same boat HootieMcBoob Jul 2020 #65
President Biden, and the Democratic congress, will work very quickly to put warmfeet Jul 2020 #67
Let's see . . . Richard D Jul 2020 #70
You've got a lot of company. This is so devastating to the country. nt SunSeeker Jul 2020 #74
I still think they will do it. The economy will go off a cliff. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #76
I heard alot of companies were complaining over problems finding people because of that $600. cstanleytech Jul 2020 #81
Hang in! jimlup Jul 2020 #82
😰 BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2020 #83
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