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CousinIT

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55. Good luck getting Democrats to debunk any of it though the facts are readily available.

Tue Mar 11, 2025, 05:42 PM

Mar 2025

These are from articles I've seen just today detailing the FACTS about Social Security. And I'm sorry but Democrats are not hitting on this hard enough. It's like pulling teeth to get them to even talk about it.

And there is always THIS: https://www.ncpssm.org/documents/2024-opeds-and-letters/7-myths-that-undermine-social-security/

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My blood just ran cold (again). On MSNBC this morning, they showed a clip of Elon Musk saying [View all] Raven Mar 2025 OP

Trump is still the biggest liar in history Norbert Mar 2025 #1

Yes, and where did it get him? n/t elocs Mar 2025 #36

The fraud is the Republican party. Emile Mar 2025 #2

Damn crime syndicate that should have been dissolved after 1/6. Absolutely no one should have considered it a legitimate Karasu Mar 2025 #75

Sickening and scary for me as one of those retired with SS as only income people... wcmagumba Mar 2025 #3

Me too ☹️ I'm petrified TommieMommy Mar 2025 #7

If they take away our SS rambler_american Mar 2025 #29

True, I might have to run over them with my house (which will be my car).... wcmagumba Mar 2025 #30

Fortunately for me, I will need to find a job if there is a job to be found. elocs Mar 2025 #39

When in fact, they pay into Social Security but will never get it for themselves. SharonAnn Mar 2025 #4

Thank you. This needs to be shouted. Qutzupalotl Mar 2025 #46

I agree--an "inconvenient truth." Daleuhlmann Mar 2025 #76

Exactly DBoon Mar 2025 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Daleuhlmann Mar 2025 #70

Elon liberalgunwilltravel Mar 2025 #5

QUICKLY!!! elleng Mar 2025 #58

Elon should lose homegirl Mar 2025 #77

Hank Musk. Then eat the rich. multigraincracker Mar 2025 #6

Yup. AllyCat Mar 2025 #8

Hank? LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #10

Yep. Sorry. multigraincracker Mar 2025 #43

Just tax 'em. We need the money. yorkster Mar 2025 #11

Amend Shakespeare: lastlib Mar 2025 #26

Musk is a menace to the country & the world. Joinfortmill Mar 2025 #9

It's a truly dumb but incredibly evil lie LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #12

And let me guess: there were no rebuttals to his lies. C Moon Mar 2025 #74

I'm sure there were some, but they don't get the same attention, and probably don't show up LymphocyteLover Mar 2025 #80

How is this guy in the rocket/satellite business which relies on science, surfered Mar 2025 #13

Please, Elon, Take a Ride on One of Your Own Rockets! AndyTiedye Mar 2025 #72

Now we have to.worry! BBbats Mar 2025 #14

But same segment will want their SS checks, or their parents' MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author BBbats Mar 2025 #15

What was the response of the "host?" 3Hotdogs Mar 2025 #16

He nodded in agreement. nt SunSeeker Mar 2025 #49

Musk is convincing Americans SS is evil, wrong, bad. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #17

Screw the MAGAs. They are mentally ill psychopaths who want to sacrifice themselves to their Fuhrer. hadEnuf Mar 2025 #28

I absolutely agree we're at war. It may be a cold war at the moment, slightlv Mar 2025 #67

And we should never, ever, side with Russia on anything Walleye Mar 2025 #79

In general, I agree with your statement. They have always had a primary mission slightlv Mar 2025 #81

Sad but true on all of that Walleye Mar 2025 #82

Look for a National Social Security Advantage 401k plan Emile Mar 2025 #18

Story used to be that Democrats showered minorities with free stuff and benefits in exchange for votes. betsuni Mar 2025 #19

If non-citizens are voting and drawing social security checks Americanme Mar 2025 #21

You would think it wouldn't be hard to win this debate MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #23

This claim makes no sense MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #22

You need a social security number. H1B visa pay into it kkmarie Mar 2025 #41

So is that the whole reason why they've been trying to crash SS all these years? MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #42

Yes and those non citizens who qualify and Lifeafter70 Mar 2025 #61

I've read often that there are immigrants who pay in but don't draw benefits MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #63

You could be right. Lifeafter70 Mar 2025 #64

Republicans have bern salivating over the Social Security trust fund for decades dlk Mar 2025 #24

Big lie Puppyjive Mar 2025 #25

The voting habits of immigrants was always the reason for Republicans attacking them. live love laugh Mar 2025 #27

and the voting habits of some men MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #73

Corruption everywhere except with SpaceX and Starlink contracts apparently. IronLionZion Mar 2025 #31

My brain can't process something here... OneGrassRoot Mar 2025 #32

Well, that's an easily disproven lie Mysterian Mar 2025 #33

Douche bag Musk doesn't know what SS or SSI Historic NY Mar 2025 #34

My morning dose of good news on DU to start my day. I never read anything here elocs Mar 2025 #35

i have heard this bs all my adult life . AllaN01Bear Mar 2025 #37

Someone (who?) needs to make factually him proove his goofball claims! mymomwasright Mar 2025 #38

DoD has failed 7 audits in a row, little to no smoke for them uponit7771 Mar 2025 #40

Trump, Musk, and Putin DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #44

Nah, they won't buy it ReRe Mar 2025 #45

This is a scary one, and of course senseandsensibility Mar 2025 #47

Truth is employers bring in workers and help them get work papers and SS numbers wishstar Mar 2025 #48

Can we please send Elon on a one way trip to Mars already? Initech Mar 2025 #50

More outrageous LIES from eloon Meowmee Mar 2025 #52

Telegraphing their next move Diraven Mar 2025 #53

Musk is so full of shit. totodeinhere Mar 2025 #54

Good luck getting Democrats to debunk any of it though the facts are readily available. CousinIT Mar 2025 #55

Somehow, I think Elon believes that. dchill Mar 2025 #56

I have yet to apply (retirement in 1-4 years or so) and I'm SCARED SHITLESS that it won't even BE there when I do. nt CousinIT Mar 2025 #57

Oh, it won't be. OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #78

Who is running the country? Musk or Trump? VMA131Marine Mar 2025 #59

One good talking point for young people markodochartaigh Mar 2025 #60

Any MAGAt that would believe that shit needs to be asked KS Toronado Mar 2025 #62

Mr lack of empathy doesn't realize that by destroying social security and Medicare a lot of people even kimbutgar Mar 2025 #65

Musk knows he is lying Cirsium Mar 2025 #66

Guess even MAGAs didn't believe the story about 150 yr olds getting Social Swcurity! SuperCGB Mar 2025 #68

Musk is an outright lying piece of shit Blue Owl Mar 2025 #69

This Nazi Liar Will Say and Do ANYTHING to Divide This Country and Screw Fixed-Income Americans! Daleuhlmann Mar 2025 #71