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DemocraticPatriot

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89. it would NOT "force benefit cuts"--- that is the decision of Congress!
Mon May 6, 2024, 10:50 PM
May 2024

Will Republicans cut the throats of many of their own constituents who rely on those benefits??
(and cut their own throats??)

Or will they finally agree to save their own necks, and support reforms
which will require more fair contributions from the more well-to-do ??

If nothing changes before then, they will have a tough decision---
but before then, they will certainly attempt to screw far future beneficiaries,
who are much younger and still working....

Republican crooks like Rick Scott Arne May 2024 #1
The very age I turn 67. Wow. The timing on this. jimfields33 May 2024 #2
Congress? Or the Republicans in Congress? dpibel May 2024 #11
I am in the middle of everything. jimfields33 May 2024 #12
If that's what you meant, you should have said it. dpibel May 2024 #18
I have seen millions of people talk about congress. jimfields33 May 2024 #22
You follow DU very closely dpibel May 2024 #59
I will be more aware of my posting from now on. jimfields33 May 2024 #61
You have patience and grace, thank you. n/t North Shore Chicago May 2024 #106
Have a great day! jimfields33 May 2024 #107
The important thing here is that once again reports about SS and Medicare Marthe48 May 2024 #43
I heard that some cutbacks might be needed by 2035 Ritabert May 2024 #3
It's already been spent MichMan May 2024 #41
Just like all other Treasuries have "already been spent" dpibel May 2024 #58
People who demand congress pay back all the money owed to SS or wanting a 'lockbox" don't understand it. MichMan May 2024 #63
The bonds are sitting there dpibel May 2024 #64
Thus why I posted that it has already been spent MichMan May 2024 #65
Like credit card debt, right? dpibel May 2024 #66
That's a myth NanaCat May 2024 #73
Amazing isn't it? dpibel May 2024 #91
They been saying this shit for 50 years. Emile May 2024 #4
This. NewHendoLib May 2024 #9
Yes they have. Just a trick to gin things up Srkdqltr May 2024 #10
‼️ LakeArenal May 2024 #16
+1 leftstreet May 2024 #85
Yes, they have. In 1975, my boss said, "SS won't be worth a damn when we retire." raccoon May 2024 #108
I heard the same thing around 1981 or so. CBHagman May 2024 #113
Congress knows what to do RANDYWILDMAN May 2024 #5
Give the Democrats a majority in both houses and the WH, otherwise JohnSJ May 2024 #6
Not if they take the cap MOMFUDSKI May 2024 #7
thank you... bahboo May 2024 #13
There we go! SarahD May 2024 #44
Social Security is an easy fix. Just raise the limit of income that can be taxed. patphil May 2024 #8
It is not an easy fix. former9thward May 2024 #40
It's not a straight-line formula, as I'm sure you know dpibel May 2024 #55
People who contribute more have far more benefits than the average SS recipient. former9thward May 2024 #75
Bend points, man dpibel May 2024 #80
I know a number of people in this category and what they collect. former9thward May 2024 #83
Gotta admit dpibel May 2024 #87
Here is their conclusion: former9thward May 2024 #88
Any evidence they don't? dpibel May 2024 #90
You are the one who brought up the issue of whether the trustees former9thward May 2024 #98
This message was self-deleted by its author dpibel May 2024 #111
This would be a nifty dodge dpibel May 2024 #112
This assumes they would get significnatly greater benefits from the contributions. Gore1FL May 2024 #84
They would. former9thward May 2024 #86
Assuming we don't extend the top benfits past what they are now other than on a COLA basis Gore1FL May 2024 #92
Kind of like if you put money in a 401k VMA131Marine May 2024 #102
Tax corporate capital gains, siphon from inheritances, and tighten corporate tax avoidance schemes. PufPuf23 May 2024 #95
Well, SS has never been set up that way. former9thward May 2024 #99
But what I suggest is more egalitarian than status quo and solves any funding problems. nt PufPuf23 May 2024 #110
I'm not sure what you mean. VMA131Marine May 2024 #103
Th benefit is capped because the upper income which is taxed is capped. former9thward May 2024 #104
I say put a hole in the tax. Captain Zero May 2024 #101
What is the logic for exempting all income from $135k to 500K? MichMan May 2024 #105
After a person Rebl2 May 2024 #14
Its $160k.... not $250k getagrip_already May 2024 #19
Thanks for info Rebl2 May 2024 #24
Its 168000 not 250. drray23 May 2024 #20
You don't have to wait for congress. MichMan May 2024 #42
To the extent that's an argument... dpibel May 2024 #93
Evading taxes is illegal MichMan May 2024 #109
It's Far Lower Than That ProfessorGAC May 2024 #21
$168,000 Rebl2 May 2024 #25
It Does, Indeed ProfessorGAC May 2024 #30
Very good point. All compensation should be used for calculations. captain queeg May 2024 #33
Earlier Today A Post About Wendy's... ProfessorGAC May 2024 #34
The simple answer is that if we could raise taxes that much it needs to be distributed among many needs-- Silent Type May 2024 #32
Repukes sure find it easy to lower taxes when they're in power. Hermit-The-Prog May 2024 #36
They do, and us middle- and lower-class people took our share of tax cuts. Raising taxes ain't as easy. Silent Type May 2024 #45
bothsiderism doesn't work Hermit-The-Prog May 2024 #48
What does that even mean when it comes to the odds of getting a big tax increase? Silent Type May 2024 #49
If Congress would repay those IOUs WhiteTara May 2024 #15
Will never happen Rebl2 May 2024 #26
I know WhiteTara May 2024 #71
"Run out of money" and "benefit cuts." dpibel May 2024 #17
Actually, SS Trustee says if we do nothing by early 2030s, all SS beneficiaries take a 20+% cut. Silent Type May 2024 #50
You agree with what I said dpibel May 2024 #60
Wasn't disagreeing with you, simply putting a number on the potential cut if we do nothing. Silent Type May 2024 #62
It's not when the SS trust fund is drawn down to zero bhikkhu May 2024 #78
This could be of interest to you dpibel May 2024 #81
Remember Al Gore's LOCKBOX lynintenn May 2024 #23
Ah, the dream of America's ruling class since the early 20th century misanthrope May 2024 #27
They've been saying THAT all my life Warpy May 2024 #28
Who is "they"? former9thward May 2024 #38
Maybe they want to raise that ridiculuously low earnins cap Warpy May 2024 #46
Biden appointees write for WaPo? dpibel May 2024 #68
Well here it is since you seem to have a quarrel about how it was reported. former9thward May 2024 #76
Search "belly-up" dpibel May 2024 #94
Reagan had a Democratic House for the entirety of his presidency MichMan May 2024 #79
Remind me the compositon of the Senate dpibel May 2024 #96
Yes, Reagan had bipartisan support for all legislation signed into law MichMan May 2024 #100
This has been known for over a decade. Obama tried to do something about it and was severly bashed by his own Party Silent Type May 2024 #29
For decades SS ran a surplus which the rest of the government has gladly spent and used to keep deficits dsc May 2024 #31
SO WAPO is suddenly the voice of reason? GreenWave May 2024 #35
"We have to look at cutting it all, SS, Medicare and Medicaid" Marcus IM May 2024 #37
Daily dose of FUD. littlemissmartypants May 2024 #39
I find it ridiculous that there is a cap on wages that have to pay SSI dclarston13 May 2024 #47
Easy. Lift the cap. Done. tinrobot May 2024 #51
Simple solutions: Medicare for all/single payer healthcare and deletion of the SS salary cap Rocknation May 2024 #52
Maybe if Congress stayed out of the piggy bank, and there was means testing so guys like ... marble falls May 2024 #53
Cut the crap, raise the CAP! FalloutShelter May 2024 #54
Every election we hear this. One of these days it will be true. Runningdawg May 2024 #56
And Trump's health plan will be out in 2 weeks lame54 May 2024 #57
Roll of paper towels Tree Lady May 2024 #67
They'll probably do what they usually do. Xolodno May 2024 #69
Greedy Oligarch Pirates will snatch oasis May 2024 #70
I'll likely be dead. Oopsie Daisy May 2024 #72
Been hearing this my entire life. edisdead May 2024 #74
It doesn't have to be this way ecstatic May 2024 #77
"will run out of money" dpibel May 2024 #82
it would NOT "force benefit cuts"--- that is the decision of Congress! DemocraticPatriot May 2024 #89
greenspan's biggest bubble. KILL THE CAP. pansypoo53219 May 2024 #97
Reassuring news. I just applied. I figure that if Trump is elected, SupportSanity May 2024 #114
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