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Don't Believe Everything You See about Social Security. Please. [View all] MineralMan Mar 2025 OP

Agree but planting the seed that Trump/Musk/GOP could go after it will get people on edge against the GOP dutch777 Mar 2025 #1

Apparently those who think SS can simply PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2025 #30

The kids don't want parents and grandparents moving in. nature-lover Mar 2025 #39

It has always been a vicious lie. The billionaires and their corporate ilk valleyrogue Mar 2025 #64

Gotta tell you DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #94

I only have what I've seen him do... all the proof of the threats being real that I need. NotHardly Mar 2025 #68

Indeed DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #95

Thanks MineralMan SocialDemocrat61 Mar 2025 #2

Good stuff except for one thing. Some of us have signed up for email notices from SSA. Here's what the sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 #3

Good point. If you're already check in on ssa.gov, that's a good idea. MineralMan Mar 2025 #9

Also, usually the email's return address is suspicious. spooky3 Mar 2025 #29

Thanks 😊 I am in agreement. Trump likes to dangle shiny objects to distract us. Polly Hennessey Mar 2025 #4

This. But I'd say he enjoys tormenting us and creating hysteria Iris Mar 2025 #63

Well said! Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #5

Yes. SSDI is a very different matter. If you're involved with that, MineralMan Mar 2025 #12

Right, we don't know what we don't know. elleng Mar 2025 #6

He's the one who says the wheels are coming off. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #11

Read the entirety of what he has testified, before House and Senate, attached. elleng Mar 2025 #13

But that's too hard. It's too long, too. MineralMan Mar 2025 #17

;-) elleng Mar 2025 #27

Can I have a summary, please? TexasTowelie Mar 2025 #69

Not simple, to provide summary. elleng Mar 2025 #74

Those words were spoken before he saw the DOGE destruction. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #18

Right. More info: elleng Mar 2025 #34

I posted elsewhere that I figure that ongoing benefits are not in danger yet... Wounded Bear Mar 2025 #7

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Agree but this is not the only thing that has people stressing out so your useful (empowering) advice is paramount. hlthe2b Mar 2025 #10

That's the line to walk: practical, empowering actions. yardwork Mar 2025 #38

ANY payments coming through the U.S. Treasury are vulnerable. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #14

I check every month for my deposit date mcar Mar 2025 #15

Thank you, I have been trashing all the alarmist posts for now anyway Beringia Mar 2025 #16

Personally, I just ignore them. MineralMan Mar 2025 #20

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Sadly, a lack of information often leads to unneccesary panic. MineralMan Mar 2025 #26

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A timely post! FSogol Mar 2025 #19

Lots of alarm bells ringing just now. MineralMan Mar 2025 #22

Respectfully, as much as we don't need to overreact, we also need to stop Panglossing JCMach1 Mar 2025 #21

Panglossing is a fun word, isn't it? MineralMan Mar 2025 #23

My point being it is absolutely the right reaction to freak TF JCMach1 Mar 2025 #43

Freaking out is useless and a waste of time. MineralMan Mar 2025 #45

I call it... littlemissmartypants Mar 2025 #66

Not in the post-modern, subjugated by algorithm world we live in at the moment JCMach1 Mar 2025 #90

It is not healthy. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #65

You have just proven that you don't know what you're talking about synni Mar 2025 #25

I am, as I said, addressing only SSA benefits. MineralMan Mar 2025 #28

What are SSA benefits? The Social Security Administration administers SSI and SSDI, as well as the retirement progree Mar 2025 #54

By disability, do you mean SSI? HuskyOffset Mar 2025 #44

You Are Correct Baron2024 Mar 2025 #100

Our Social Security payments were deposited into our French bank account on time GoneOffShore Mar 2025 #31

My old Dean is in Canada obamanut2012 Mar 2025 #53

Medicare is a more likely target. They want the SS fund bronxiteforever Mar 2025 #33

That's not happening, either. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #71

I generally agree but to pass the tax cuts bronxiteforever Mar 2025 #75

Medicaid and ACA will be first up. GoodRaisin Mar 2025 #102

MM my source is Martin O'Malley gab13by13 Mar 2025 #35

Frankly, I don't care what your source is. MineralMan Mar 2025 #37

Name 1 thing I have been wrong about? gab13by13 Mar 2025 #67

I'm not going there. MineralMan Mar 2025 #72

Here you go! CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #59

Martin O'Malley was the Social Security Commissioner under Pres. Biden. Also one of the 4 SS & Medicare trustees progree Mar 2025 #101

I suggest that people download their social security reports from ssa.gov yardwork Mar 2025 #36

Yes. Good idea! MineralMan Mar 2025 #41

Thank you.................. Lovie777 Mar 2025 #40

And he should continue to get those monthly benefits. MineralMan Mar 2025 #42

thank you for injecting reality into an ocean of emotional based screeds... WarGamer Mar 2025 #46

My pleasure. MineralMan Mar 2025 #48

It's a full time job and the team is small... WarGamer Mar 2025 #50

Yeah, but I'm retired now. MineralMan Mar 2025 #51

Right Cirsium Mar 2025 #47

What did I get wrong? Please provide details. MineralMan Mar 2025 #49

No problem Cirsium Mar 2025 #86

O'Malley Puppyjive Mar 2025 #52

Well, Puppyjive, MineralMan Mar 2025 #56

Yes, it is an automated system intrepidity Mar 2025 #76

I know a little bit..... Puppyjive Mar 2025 #110

I don't have to believe anything. OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #55

Wise words that need to be paid attention to. Thank you. SWBTATTReg Mar 2025 #57

It's all ForgedCrank Mar 2025 #58

Getting people upset about their Social Security is part of the psyop rzemanfl Mar 2025 #60

I wish I could recommend this a thousand times. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #61

They may not be targeting it, but they are targeting the people that make it run. Gore1FL Mar 2025 #62

DOGE Deletes Agency Behind Login.gov, IRS Direct File, Other Tech Projects, PCMag, March 2, 2025 progree Mar 2025 #92

I tend to ignore speculation.... BeneteauBum Mar 2025 #70

Its all a psyop stoned Mar 2025 #73

Good post. I check in my account every month and so does my oldest daughter who is on my account and can step in on CTyankee Mar 2025 #77

You make good points with slightlv Mar 2025 #78

K&R spanone Mar 2025 #79

Joe Biden was in charge until January 20. The February SS payment was keyed up when he was still president. BComplex Mar 2025 #80

I'm not worried yet. MineralMan Mar 2025 #84

I checked back with the USA, and my March payment arrived. DFW Mar 2025 #88

Yes. Reassurance. MineralMan Mar 2025 #89

The doom and gloom are inevitable by-products of the current situation DFW Mar 2025 #99

Without our SS check, my husband and I are going to have to drastically change our everyday lives. BComplex Mar 2025 #97

Fortunately, we're not there DFW Mar 2025 #103

Following Baron2024 Mar 2025 #81

Disagree. SS is entirely on the chopping block. As is Medicare and Medicaid. They want it all. nt Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #82

We know that trump is capable and willing to do the worst things he can.... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #83

They are doing what they did to convince us the 202 election was stolen MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #111

He's already caused me a problem. In January Hassler Mar 2025 #85

Critical Thinking voteragain Mar 2025 #87

Do you feel the same about DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #91

Yes, I do. MineralMan Mar 2025 #98

Compliment you MM DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #104

I logged on to ssa.gov a couple weeks ago because I wanted to see if I still could, Ocelot II Mar 2025 #93

Trump didn't spend 15' in that address to Congress telling outrageous lies about SS . . . cer7711 Mar 2025 #96

Bookmarking. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #105

The Milkman from the 50s doesn't deliver any longer... 3825-87867 Mar 2025 #106

Very uninformed and Damaging Post. Akakoji Mar 2025 #107

This is the correct answer. This post stuck in my craw JCMach1 Mar 2025 #113

And they are also definitely discussing Social Security cuts in private, and now public. Elimination is the plan. Akakoji Mar 2025 #114

This is my approach William769 Mar 2025 #108

Thanks for the level-headed OP, MinMan Hekate Mar 2025 #109

Thanks for this, MineralMan ailsagirl Mar 2025 #112