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3. John Wasik , Contributor. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.

Reply to CousinIT (Original post)

Wed Nov 15, 2017, 01:37 AM

Nov 2017

Last edited Wed Nov 15, 2017, 10:07 AM - Edit history (1)

It says that right at the top.

They, like the New York Times and Washington Post, publish Op eds with varying viewpoints to show "balance". It doesn't mean they endorse them.

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FORBES: How GOP Tax Plan Would Ruin Retirees, Underinsured [View all] CousinIT Nov 2017 OP

People better wake up and stop this give away to the rich plan post haste. mobeau69 Nov 2017 #1

And if Forbes is complaining,well, Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #2

I don't think Forbes is complaining. I think Forbes is grooming. Midnight Writer Nov 2017 #6

Might be. Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #20

My prediction. This will fail in Senate. Then resurface in a more subtle form and pass. Midnight Writer Nov 2017 #23

Seems headed in that direction. Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #25

My local small town corporate-owned newspaper had front page "Tax Raise on Middle Class". Midnight Writer Nov 2017 #26

Wow,that is a switch a roo. Wellstone ruled Nov 2017 #27

John Wasik , Contributor. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. progree Nov 2017 #3

Someone had better wake up Republican constituents. Kablooie Nov 2017 #4

Yep, one of my sisters says those complaining are watching fake news. Elwood P Dowd Nov 2017 #5

What's so terrifying is that so many of us who played by the rules, PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #7

The main problem is not social security as its supposed to be kind of a bare minimum amount cstanleytech Nov 2017 #9

and now they are being rewarded, yet again Skittles Nov 2017 #11

Yup and a lot of Republicans are stupid motherf********s that cstanleytech Nov 2017 #12

It IS a bare minimum! Mountain Mule Nov 2017 #13

I know, my mother was in the same boat and 770 does not go far. cstanleytech Nov 2017 #14

Social Security was intended as one leg of a three legged stool. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #16

I know but apparently they have forgotten what happened in 1789 but if they want a reminder then cstanleytech Nov 2017 #17

Yeah, but in 1789 there wasn't any Social Security or pensions. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #18

No, there were no pensions but they riled up the people and if they choose to go down that road cstanleytech Nov 2017 #22

I've Pretty Much RobinA Nov 2017 #24

OK, when FORBES says this is a bad idea DonCoquixote Nov 2017 #8

THE FUCKING IDIOTS WHO THOUGHT DONALD FUCKING TRUMP WAS GOING TO HELP THEM Skittles Nov 2017 #10

My hatred for Mnuchin (and his wife) and Mulvaney goes beyond the human ability to express. WinkyDink Nov 2017 #15

Wow. republicans are really out to screw Americans this time Achilleaze Nov 2017 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Achilleaze Nov 2017 #21