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In reply to the discussion: 'Bloodbath': Trump's new Social Security chief prepares to fire up to 50% of employees [View all]DENVERPOPS
(12,209 posts)16. I keep telling you folks
they will intentionally keep pushing, until we revolt, as part of their plan. The Republicans, Trump, and especially Putin would love nothing more than to egg us on to revolting by means of large demonstrations, so that they can invoke the Insurrection Act and bring Marshall law to the nation, completely ignoring the Posse Comatatus Act.
And once that is done, the U.S. will be exactly like Russia, China, NKorea, etc
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'Bloodbath': Trump's new Social Security chief prepares to fire up to 50% of employees [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Feb 28
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I bet Musk will present this as "50% of employees, but we're making 90% of payments, so that's much more efficient"
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 28
#3
The Republicans are going to get slaughtered at the polls at the Federal, State and maybe even County level.
cstanleytech
Feb 28
#4
But will that be too late? They're purging the military so only Mump supporters are left, and
Scrivener7
Feb 28
#6
I would guess likely reduced ability to appeal anything, everything decided by AI
bucolic_frolic
Feb 28
#7
There was a time when Social Security was called the third rail that no one dared to touch
IronLionZion
Feb 28
#10
Businesses have always resented Social Security since they are taxed to help fund it.
patphil
Feb 28
#18
It's our money, taken out of OUR paychecks. Never forget that fact. Businesses can resent ...
Hekate
Feb 28
#29
Blame away Dudeck it won't work.Everyone knows where Dems stand on SS and Medicare now
Bengus81
Feb 28
#20
Congress, in the hands of Republicans, doesn't mind being cucked and neutered by the unelected Musk.
Beartracks
Feb 28
#21
Waiting to hear MAGA cheering this on. I'm sure they don't care if they don't get their SS.
Raftergirl
Feb 28
#22
As a disabled person receiving SSI and Medicaid, I'm looking for work from home against doc's advice at this point. nt
Akoto
Feb 28
#24