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Yupster

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11. never happen

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Sat Oct 21, 2017, 10:21 AM

Oct 2017

Can't think of anyone who would support this.

Maybe someone arguing only the top people can afford it so it's a tax cut for the rich?

I can't see Republicans going for it. They'd get murdered by their supporters.

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Republicans Consider Sharp Cut in 401(k) Contribution Limits [View all] DonViejo Oct 2017 OP

Anyone who says that the 2 parties are the same is lying & has an agenda. Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #1

Well that certainly makes sense... Wounded Bear Oct 2017 #2

makes sense bluecollar2 Oct 2017 #3

I'm guessing the theory is that most people don't save more than that annually brooklynite Oct 2017 #4

Which is bullshit. It replaces the pension so now they take that too...I fucking hate Republicans Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #14

They are looking for ways to pay for the gigantic top level cuts Voltaire2 Oct 2017 #15

The resulting pullback of 401k contributions will tank the stock market. roamer65 Oct 2017 #5

Bingo! This is true. Ilsa Oct 2017 #9

Exactly. 401k's put the stock market on drugs. rickford66 Oct 2017 #13

Whatever happened to the time-honored Republican axiom: Aristus Oct 2017 #6

That only counts for businesses and the 1 percent. roamer65 Oct 2017 #7

That's for sure... Aristus Oct 2017 #8

They want tent villagers and Hoovervilles DK504 Oct 2017 #10

never happen Yupster Oct 2017 #11

Because the middle class aren't screwed over enough! n/t TexasBushwhacker Oct 2017 #12