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In reply to the discussion: Social Security Update: Republican Says Cuts Should Be 'On the Table' [View all]Abstractartist
(220 posts)13. Hell to pay at polls
I agree, but I also think there would be more then problems at the polls. A door was opened, although just a small crack, but still an opening that SS and Medicare elimination or cuts could spur a vigilantism push. There were and are a lot of supporters for the young guy who shot the Healthcare CEO, and with the political aspect of this country these days…. well, I don’t support violence, but would not be surprised if congress or political yes voters to cut or eliminate could face the same situation. Would be devastating to this country, both the acting out and the SS /Medicare cuts.
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Social Security Update: Republican Says Cuts Should Be 'On the Table' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Dec 2024
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The wealthy will just probably give up their citizenship to avoid as much of it as they can then.
cstanleytech
Dec 2024
#4
The IRS already knows where everyone is employed, so why not just do a quick database search with the SSN
LiberalArkie
Dec 2024
#15
One of the side effects of that would be to have employers not hire people with children/many children. In
kelly1mm
Dec 2024
#29
The Rs in office are mostly rich so they have a vested interest in not paying taxes.
cstanleytech
Dec 2024
#35
Hell...do away with the cut off amount entirely. WTF, I paid into SS for 48+ years of my working life
Bengus81
Dec 2024
#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 2024
#17
Let's put congressional salary and number of congressional staff members on cut list.
Wonder Why
Dec 2024
#16
Trump said no cuts on the campaign trail and we know he's yet to lie about anything
Bengus81
Dec 2024
#18
Cutting corporate subsides should be included in the same discussion as cutting S.S..
Hotler
Dec 2024
#21
Democrats need to weaponize the debt ceiling, Social Security, Medicare, and taxes right freaking NOW!
OrlandoDem2
Dec 2024
#27
Maybe SS should just start by demanding back the money that was borrowed from it.
colorado_ufo
Dec 2024
#36