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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]patphil
(9,068 posts)18. Businesses have always resented Social Security since they are taxed to help fund it.
Musk calls us all parasites...all 71 million of us, even though Social Security is funded by each of us and our employers.
We rely on the money we get from Social Security to pay our bills; to survive.
The rich aren't willing to allow us to do that. They pay thousands into Social Security for each employee, and stand to make billions if that tax ends.
This kind of shit is what rebellions are made of.
I don't advocate it, but I understand that when you mess with people's basic needs for survival, then you are rolling the dice as far as your future well being is concerned.
There will be blood if Social Security is destroyed.
The big question is, "where are the Republican in Congress, and why are they allowing this to happen?"
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'Bloodbath': Trump's new Social Security chief prepares to fire up to 50% of employees [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Feb 2025
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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 2025
#3
The Republicans are going to get slaughtered at the polls at the Federal, State and maybe even County level.
cstanleytech
Feb 2025
#4
But will that be too late? They're purging the military so only Mump supporters are left, and
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#6
I would guess likely reduced ability to appeal anything, everything decided by AI
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2025
#7
There was a time when Social Security was called the third rail that no one dared to touch
IronLionZion
Feb 2025
#10
Businesses have always resented Social Security since they are taxed to help fund it.
patphil
Feb 2025
#18
It's our money, taken out of OUR paychecks. Never forget that fact. Businesses can resent ...
Hekate
Feb 2025
#29
Blame away Dudeck it won't work.Everyone knows where Dems stand on SS and Medicare now
Bengus81
Feb 2025
#20
Congress, in the hands of Republicans, doesn't mind being cucked and neutered by the unelected Musk.
Beartracks
Feb 2025
#21
Waiting to hear MAGA cheering this on. I'm sure they don't care if they don't get their SS.
Raftergirl
Feb 2025
#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 2025
#24
I am in that boat. I'm waiting to go in front of a SS judge. I've pretty much given up hope now n/t
Cheezoholic
Feb 2025
#26
Musk wants the elderly and disabled to die while waiting on the phone for help.
dalton99a
Mar 2025
#39