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Buddyzbuddy

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2. I would agree and defer to your numbers

Mon Dec 30, 2024, 04:19 AM

Dec 30

not that either of us would have a say. But I agree in principle. In my opinion, it would be a smart move on tfg's and President Leon to grab the opportunity to do just that while they're in control. Especially since a drastic move is inevitable. If they cut S.S. and medicare, then there will be hell to pay at the polls and support will wain within the party. On the other hand, if they control the numbers to minimize the reduction to their vast wealth they come out looking like heros and increase their popularity. Alternatively, if they do nothing and leave it to Democrats, we'll take everything we can and they'll look petty for fighting over pennies on the dollar while seniors go homeless, starve and die due to lack of proper affordable Healthcare. And Dems look like heros.

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Social Security Update: Republican Says Cuts Should Be 'On the Table' [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 30 OP

Institute a Social Security Surcharge on all income above 1 mil. Captain Zero Dec 30 #1

I would agree and defer to your numbers Buddyzbuddy Dec 30 #2

Hell to pay at polls Abstractartist Dec 30 #13

That's a good point. Buddyzbuddy Dec 30 #37

The wealthy will just probably give up their citizenship to avoid as much of it as they can then. cstanleytech Dec 30 #4

The IRS already knows where everyone is employed, so why not just do a quick database search with the SSN LiberalArkie Dec 30 #15

One of the side effects of that would be to have employers not hire people with children/many children. In kelly1mm Dec 30 #29

Agreed. The Madcap Dec 30 #31

The Rs in office are mostly rich so they have a vested interest in not paying taxes. cstanleytech Dec 30 #35

Hell...do away with the cut off amount entirely. WTF, I paid into SS for 48+ years of my working life Bengus81 Dec 30 #6

That is the only way that has ever made sense. Except our lord even back when they started SS did not want to pay their LiberalArkie Dec 30 #17

Well, they're not paying 70-90% in taxes anymore. SergeStorms Dec 30 #25

Nobody was paying 70%-90% in taxes. Those percentages applied only to Ocelot II Dec 30 #28

I would like to see numbers The Madcap Dec 30 #32

Fuck You Sununu. Asshole. ZonkerHarris Dec 30 #3

Well said... Think. Again. Dec 30 #5

Sununu Ladythatvotesblue Dec 30 #11

If existing laws protecting the Social Security Trust Fund... GiqueCee Dec 30 #7

The Repugs loudly ridiculed Al Gore's "lock box" promise. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 30 #23

No. Just No. GB_RN Dec 30 #8

If SS is on the table Henry203 Dec 30 #9

No worries - it will trickle up 33taw Dec 30 #14

im not going to say anything as i get yelled at . i AllaN01Bear Dec 30 #10

Trial Buffoon. nt Xipe Totec Dec 30 #12

Let's put congressional salary and number of congressional staff members on cut list. Wonder Why Dec 30 #16

Trump said no cuts on the campaign trail and we know he's yet to lie about anything Bengus81 Dec 30 #18

Just brillant - NOT! boonecreek Dec 30 #19

If we removed the $160,000 cap limit KS Toronado Dec 30 #20

Cutting corporate subsides should be included in the same discussion as cutting S.S.. Hotler Dec 30 #21

If they cut Social Security, then they should have to The Madcap Dec 30 #33

You first -- tax the rich. BadgerKid Dec 30 #22

Going to be an interesting four years. republianmushroom Dec 30 #24

Hey, I've got an idea! Raise or eliminate the cap on FICA deductions! Ocelot II Dec 30 #26

Democrats need to weaponize the debt ceiling, Social Security, Medicare, and taxes right freaking NOW! OrlandoDem2 Dec 30 #27

Sununu: Let them eat cake sakabatou Dec 30 #30

Sure, Chris Jean Genie Dec 30 #34

Maybe SS should just start by demanding back the money that was borrowed from it. colorado_ufo Dec 30 #36

⭐️The "raided money" is being paid back. The trust fund assets are already being cashed in because SS benefits nmmi Dec 30 #38