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In reply to the discussion: Why Aren't We Talking About EXPANDING Social Security and Medicare? [View all]pasto76
(1,589 posts)32. no, because 47% voted last month to cut the benfits because they beleive the bullshit
if you are not talking extensively at work and in your social life about SS and medicare truths, then you are part of the problem.
My right leaning co-worker was _stunned_ when I showed him an article that showed, but for 2010, SS had taken in more money than it gave out. "but its been bankrupt for years" is what he says.
Really? who told you that? Rush?
they believe it because, frankly, the left does not dominate the public info the way it should.
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After putting into the system for 30 years, my disabled roommate gets $811 SSDI
TexasBushwhacker
Dec 2012
#43
The 1% isn't concerned about more economic benefit, they already won that war. They are concerned
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#31
no, because 47% voted last month to cut the benfits because they beleive the bullshit
pasto76
Dec 2012
#32
for the U.S. to meet the standards of modern western democracy it would have to expand a great deal
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2012
#17
Because wall street have been planning to steal that money for years and years
Fire Walk With Me
Dec 2012
#25
Lower infant mortality has the same effect on life expectancy and are part of the chart
RB TexLa
Dec 2012
#40