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In reply to the discussion: I expect the privitization of Social Security and Medicare [View all]TBF
(36,817 posts)20. Absolutely -
it is the way they will do it. "Look you're going to be stockholders" - I can see the propaganda. So, then all the money is in the market, where high income traders can steal it with their ridiculous fees which aren't taxed properly (just like 401K's). At which point they will say "oh - but it's a risk. You always knew betting on the stock market was a risk". And there will be no recourse for the losses. God help us all.
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That's a really, really tough vote for swing state GOP senators to take.
bearsfootball516
Jan 2025
#5
If it makes you feel better to be scared and panic about SS and Medicare getting gutted, go ahead.
tritsofme
Jan 2025
#18
If that's what it takes to get coverage for everyone, I'd consider it. Looking at recent legislation, including ACA,
Silent Type
Jan 2025
#7
MAFA will never achieve those goals, it would be an even further massive cash grab/wealth transfer scam inside the
Celerity
Jan 2025
#12
yes, of course, & forcing millions into the gaping, rapacious maw of the for-profit healthcare matrix won't get us there
Celerity
Jan 2025
#19
You're just hell bent on implying they have a super majority when they don't.
William769
Jan 2025
#41