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That's what I've always thought, Suich Dec 2012 #1
Bills have been proposes in both chambers of Congress to eliminate the cap entirely.. Kaleva Dec 2012 #2
Something to remember... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #22
IIRC, it would bring in an extra 100 billion a year. Kaleva Dec 2012 #23
I disagree,,,, why continue to give those above $300 the break?? Just remove it. n/t KarenS Dec 2012 #3
+1000000000000. nt jschurchin Dec 2012 #28
How do you deal with the fact customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #4
The problem is those who make ten mil per year don't work for wages Major Nikon Dec 2012 #8
It's a figure I pull out of the air customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #13
None at all Major Nikon Dec 2012 #18
I can see separating earned and unearned income customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #25
My proposal exboyfil Dec 2012 #10
I used to be a tax accountant customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #14
It is based on the formula for calculating S.S. benefits exboyfil Dec 2012 #19
I don't like that idea at all democrattotheend Dec 2012 #16
Only for jobs that pay above the cap customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #26
Then make it on incomes over $250,000 democrattotheend Dec 2012 #29
Again customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #33
They ALL cash their checks..."I paid in and I am getting it back." Disgusting. libdem4life Dec 2012 #30
I'm ingrained against a cap. Do you have a reason to suggest that 300K is a just one? Loudly Dec 2012 #5
take the cap completely off..... gblady Dec 2012 #6
I thought Dems opposed turning it into a welfare program democrattotheend Dec 2012 #17
Welfare, in whose Reality? libdem4life Dec 2012 #31
Social Security is NOT part of the budget problem. SS is SOLVENT. It should not be on the table. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #7
Not a reason to not eliminate the cap. Kaleva Dec 2012 #11
Yes, it is. SS should be handled separately and later. There's no rush. It's solvent. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #21
Exactly! There are ways. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #9
Eliminate the cap and lower the rate... sanatanadharma Dec 2012 #12
Better yet, remove the cap entirely Panasonic Dec 2012 #15
I've always agreed to that proposal, but louis c Dec 2012 #20
What about subjecting dividend income to FICA? meow2u3 Dec 2012 #24
Problem is, rethugs won't be happy until they hurt poor. Hoyt Dec 2012 #27
Yes yes yes yes trocar Dec 2012 #32
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