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8. No. Just No.

Mon Dec 30, 2024, 08:48 AM

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The Democrats have got to start calling this bullshit out. They need to state over and over that Social Security is not allowed, by law, to add even a dime to the deficit (not to say it hasn’t added to the debt because Congress has continued to borrow out of the SS Trust Fund, and so, they owe it billions).

Say that over and over, in every interview and press conference. Otherwise, the Reichwing douchebags will convince the…ignorant masses…of the need to take a cut to their earned benefits. Once that happens, the precedent is set, and we are all well and truly fucked.

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

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

I would agree and defer to your numbers Buddyzbuddy Monday #2

Hell to pay at polls Abstractartist Monday #13

That's a good point. Buddyzbuddy Monday #37

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

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

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

Agreed. The Madcap Monday #31

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

Hell...do away with the cut off amount entirely. WTF, I paid into SS for 48+ years of my working life Bengus81 Monday #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 Monday #17

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

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

I would like to see numbers The Madcap Monday #32

Fuck You Sununu. Asshole. ZonkerHarris Monday #3

Well said... Think. Again. Monday #5

Sununu Ladythatvotesblue Monday #11

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

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

No. Just No. GB_RN Monday #8

If SS is on the table Henry203 Monday #9

No worries - it will trickle up 33taw Monday #14

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

Trial Buffoon. nt Xipe Totec Monday #12

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

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

Just brillant - NOT! boonecreek Monday #19

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

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

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

You first -- tax the rich. BadgerKid Monday #22

Going to be an interesting four years. republianmushroom Monday #24

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

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

Sununu: Let them eat cake sakabatou Monday #30

Sure, Chris Jean Genie Monday #34

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

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