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In reply to the discussion: No, Mr. Trump. [View all]

kimbutgar

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30. I've noticed where I live that the retail workers are getting older
Tue Mar 19, 2024, 07:11 PM
Mar 2024

There is a lady that is a cashier at a grocery store I go to and she said she still has to work because her social security barely makes her rent. She said working at the store makes it so she can eat and go out occasionally. I felt sad for her. Both my parents at that age had enough income to survive on. I don’t plan on retiring until I’m 70 so I can get the maximum out of social security. Another lady I encountered was easily over 80 crouched over at the CVS store. I asked her if she could ask for a tall chair to check out people and that in Italy most cashiers can sit or stand. This is so bs. We are the richest country I. The world and people over 65 are struggling to survive. If we could only raise the cap of how much money is taken out paychecks and end the cap currently in place. Tax the rich!

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No, Mr. Trump. [View all] Omaha Steve Mar 2024 OP
K&R Think. Again. Mar 2024 #1
The thing is ._. Mar 2024 #2
Trump needs to be careful here - I see more of his signs in trailer parks (here in TX) TBF Mar 2024 #8
That's the amazing part. What in hell do you think he's going to do for you? MAGA? Evolve Dammit Mar 2024 #19
Exactly! Richard58 Mar 2024 #23
You have to remember that Demobrat Mar 2024 #24
It's pretty incredible; the hook, line and sinker their family swallowed decades ago and it continues?? Evolve Dammit Mar 2024 #25
Screwing the people they both hate is good enough. czarjak Mar 2024 #32
I think that is the only conclusion to come up with. Evolve Dammit Mar 2024 #35
Go Bernie !! beemerphill Mar 2024 #3
K&R nt berniesandersmittens Mar 2024 #4
K&R 2naSalit Mar 2024 #5
Bernie has always fought for the poor & middle class. KS Toronado Mar 2024 #6
He's a great man. patphil Mar 2024 #27
K&R TBF Mar 2024 #7
ding. AllaN01Bear Mar 2024 #9
Cuts! They will steal every penny and not stop with S.S. nt Hotler Mar 2024 #10
Amen, brother. Joinfortmill Mar 2024 #11
Love you Bernard mahina Mar 2024 #12
And older people vote MiniMe Mar 2024 #13
Sadly DownriverDem Mar 2024 #14
And as long as the cost of living continues to increase faster than wages and salaries... ShazzieB Mar 2024 #29
I have a relative who is one of those seniors barely getting by yet she still supports Trump. progressoid Mar 2024 #15
That is truly a mystery. Maybe she will "come to" when she loses one or both? Evolve Dammit Mar 2024 #20
She probably claudette Mar 2024 #26
She definetly doesn't get it if she's voting R. czarjak Mar 2024 #33
Raise. That. Cap! Mr.Bee Mar 2024 #16
Get 'em Bernie!!! berksdem Mar 2024 #17
Thank you, Bernie orangecrush Mar 2024 #18
Go get 'em Bernie! flying_wahini Mar 2024 #21
K&R Blue Owl Mar 2024 #22
K&R uponit7771 Mar 2024 #28
I've noticed where I live that the retail workers are getting older kimbutgar Mar 2024 #30
Both of your examples are women. Demobrat Mar 2024 #31
expand the damn spousal benefits. mopinko Mar 2024 #34
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