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In reply to the discussion: Trump says he'll block virus aid unless Congress cuts taxes for businesses [View all]dflprincess
(28,119 posts)6. Using the pandemic to attack Social Security
Last edited Mon May 4, 2020, 04:00 PM - Edit history (1)
Sometimes I think the Republicans let it get this bad on purpose.
The Democrats need to scream loud and clear over this move until every media outlet picks up on it.
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Trump says he'll block virus aid unless Congress cuts taxes for businesses [View all]
turbinetree
May 2020
OP
What do you expect from a party who's real goal is to hurt as many people as possible?
cstanleytech
May 2020
#34
If the democrats hold firm, his prediction that the economy would crash might work in our favor!
BComplex
May 2020
#12
What do you mean "if"? Its been getting worse for decades due to Republican economic ideas all of
cstanleytech
May 2020
#16
Pelosi needs to stand her ground on this and refuse and phrase it as no more corporate welfare will
cstanleytech
May 2020
#15
No more corporate welfare DONALD RUMP. No more bail out for your biz friends. Eat your Butt Trump
trueblue2007
May 2020
#42
She should also focus on that Donald Trump and the Republicans care more about corporations
cstanleytech
May 2020
#43
Exactly!! The Republican politicians idea of cutting taxes will lead to a better life
cstanleytech
May 2020
#31
A payroll tax cut does nothing except defund Social Security and Medicare.
Pacifist Patriot
May 2020
#20
4th is because it will cause millions to lose things like their homes and other assets however
cstanleytech
May 2020
#33
Not best plan, but Obama did reduce FICA tax for awhile. So, it's not unprecedented.
Hoyt
May 2020
#29
Employers match the SS that their employee's pay,so yes they would get a tax cut........
Bengus81
May 2020
#54
re: "but what the employer pays represents additional wages they would pay the employee anyway"
thesquanderer
May 2020
#56