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8. Also, have 5% of unearned income over, say $500,000 taxed to add to the fund.

Wed Jul 9, 2025, 10:36 PM

Jul 2025

That'll solve the problem until I die in the next, say, 10 years or so.

After that, you're on your own.

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Oh for Gods sake, just remove the freaking cap !!!! [View all] 4bonhoffer Jul 2025 OP

IIRC from what I've read, that cannot effectively be done AZJonnie Jul 2025 #1

The payouts don't have to be increased. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #7

Exactly. Moreover, Congress can cap payouts. TomSlick Jul 2025 #9

Agreed. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #11

Thanks, you're always a fount of info Ms Toad AZJonnie Jul 2025 #16

Correct SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #14

In the spirit of TomSlick above, KISS Dave says Jul 2025 #15

What super power does Kaine have to get a bill like that spooky3 Jul 2025 #2

Oh, that cap! Retrograde Jul 2025 #4

GMTA! 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #5

Roosevelt or FDR Democrats supported SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2025 #13