GOP Idea Of SSA & Medicare Reform Includes Seniors Already On It. They Would Be Vouchered Too.

[TheMastersNemesis]

When the GOP talks about "entitlement" (earned benefit) reform they are talking about vouchers for seniors already on those programs. Seniors must remember they are keeping silent about effecting present seniors as well. The idea that their REFORMS would only effect future seniors is a MYTH. Read the damned writing on the wall when you hear their bullshit.

Any reform of Social Security will mean severe cuts to seniors now getting SSA checks.

[BlueCaliDem]

1. But it's not what they're sold. They're sold that *their* SSA checks and Medicare insurance

will remain the same, and they believe it and then vote Republican. They are a bunch of greedy, selfish, egocentric, and prejudiced group of people.

[Human101948]

2. Does that include this senior?

Lighten up bro! There's plenty to go around. We just need to find ways to convince as many people as possible that there is no shortage of resources in this country.

[BlueCaliDem]

4. Do you vote Republican?

Of course there are exceptions to the norm, but the vast majority of senior citizens vote Republican, for some strange reason, although, as I've already stated, there are exceptions to the norm.

[Human101948]

5. Not that I can recall...

but then again I am old and possibly suffering from dementia.

[BlueCaliDem]

6. Naw. You come across to me as sprite and bright.

[jehop61]

7. Please don't

paint us all with such a broad brush. We all worked hard and contributed and maintained our allegiance to progressive ideals. A true democrat doesn't lump people together based on prejudices.

[BlueCaliDem]

8. I didn't.

I thought it was obvious that I meant those who consistently vote Republican. Obviously, that doesn't include you or Human101948.

[Blue_In_AK]

10. Please delete my old ass and that of my husband from your generalization, as well.

Thanking you in advance.

[BlueCaliDem]

11. Since you're on Democratic Underground and you don't vote Republican, the

comment doesn't apply to you, Blue_In_AK.

[Blue_In_AK]

12. Thank you.

There are probably a lot more "old" liberals than you can imagine. And not all Gen Xers and Millennials are progressive - see, e.g., Paul Ryan.

[bkkyosemite]

9. Excuse me?

Those suckers take my check and they will hear me from the rooftops. And I'm Feeling the Bern.

[Downwinder]

3. Social Security is not just supporting Seniors.

That money gets recycled throughout the community.

See how much Social Security comes to your zip code.
https://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/oasdi_zip/

Does your town/city know how much Social Security comes to them monthly? They seem to be interested in payrolls.