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EdmondDantes_

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3. I would assume that they are reaching the same conclusion based on very different paths

Reply to elocs (Original post)

Wed Apr 23, 2025, 06:57 AM

Apr 23

I assume your mail carrier is saying that based on the adage that Social Security is the third rail of American politics. The insurance agent obviously is in the cultish camp that Trump and Musk are geniuses. It could be fascinating (in a terrifying way) to see what happens when the myth runs up against the historical adage, but I suspect given that neither Trump or Musk actually need to live up to their reputation to get credit from their supporters, Trump/Musk will declare victory and not do any real changes to Social Security because the Republicans who do have to face reelection aren't going to want to deal with an angry population. George W Bush who has popular at the time couldn't get the votes to privatize Social Security. I doubt Trump who is unpopular outside his cult can do better.

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Talked with my car insurance agent yesterday, turns out he is full-on Maga. I never knew or suspected. [View all] elocs Apr 23 OP

It's that drumbeat of doom that keeps me coming back ornotna Apr 23 #1

Well I've been here for 19 years now. The drumbeat of doom keeps me awake at night elocs Apr 23 #16

Find a new insurance agent ASAP Chasstev365 Apr 23 #2

+1000. Plenty of other car insurance agents out there. Paladin Apr 23 #8

No, I've probably been with him for 20 years now and he's done well by me. elocs Apr 23 #17

Nothing I can do to stop you. Paladin Apr 23 #18

I add my agreement to drop the insurance agent. hamsterjill Apr 23 #21

Good luck with that. Omnipresent Apr 23 #9

No, I've been with him for many years & he takes good care of my insurance needs. elocs Apr 23 #15

I would assume that they are reaching the same conclusion based on very different paths EdmondDantes_ Apr 23 #3

The insurance agent is echoing the Faux News mantra re Musk. John1956PA Apr 23 #4

If the agent is full-blown MAGA and you never knew DFW Apr 23 #5

I don't understand why people think Musk is self-made. Doesn't he come from a family that owns gem mines in Africa? Solomon Apr 23 #13

Without doing the research intensively DFW Apr 23 #20

Nothing major will happen before the midterms (in my opinion) ecstatic Apr 23 #6

Same people that said Roe vs Wade would be safe. nt RandiFan1290 Apr 23 #7

Please explain why you believe that people here gab13by13 Apr 23 #10

Which part of the so-called doom and gloom has been proved false? Scrivener7 Apr 23 #11

How did this turn into Prairie Gates Apr 23 #12

I found it to be a natural segue, not an attack but my own honest personal experience here. elocs Apr 23 #19

The thing Trumpanistas keep missing, locally or globally, is that individuals can vote with their feet and their $$$ dutch777 Apr 23 #14