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In reply to the discussion: We need a deal on the budget [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)16. We do need a deal. I know cuts are coming. But for me, Social Security is the line in the sand.
No way will I be happy with anything that ends up cutting Social Security benefits. Social Security is not part of the budget problem.
It ends up disproportionately affecting lower income, vulnerable people who did nothing to cause the economic collapse. Change in the CPI is a pay cut for them. Many count every penny as it is. They are not in a position to do anything about it, often, like get a job.
I will be very displeased if that happens, to put mildly.
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Nothing like smiling at something that will fuck millions of poor and middle class
BrentWil
Dec 2012
#22
We do need a deal. I know cuts are coming. But for me, Social Security is the line in the sand.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#16