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In reply to the discussion: WOW - Steve Forbes right now on CSPAN - THEY HAVE LOOTED THE SOC SEC FUND! [View all]eShirl
(18,466 posts)24. kinda like mitch mcconnell, imo
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WOW - Steve Forbes right now on CSPAN - THEY HAVE LOOTED THE SOC SEC FUND! [View all]
SugarShack
Dec 2012
OP
They seem to forget to what happens to a ruling class that put themselves above the law.
alfredo
Dec 2012
#57
as he deserved. the 'lockbox' was a misleading concept; it actually helped make the public stupider
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#54
The gleaners are making their internet rounds. It's all about "body" count at this point. nt
patrice
Dec 2012
#35
Steve Forbes is an idle rich Third-base baby who widens moats and burns the bridges.
HughBeaumont
Dec 2012
#9
There used to be a congressman from NYC who had those eyes. They never blinked...
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#28
The Social Security Trust Fund is *invested* in special US Treasuries....
TheProgressive
Dec 2012
#13
If the money hadn't been spent, we could have a 2 Trillion dollar sovereign wealth fund
Taitertots
Dec 2012
#16
So what's your issue? They are invested in US backed investment instruments...
TheProgressive
Dec 2012
#64
"If the private sector did this with the people's pension funds, they'd be wearing stipes!"
abelenkpe
Dec 2012
#19
You are correct. Forbes wants everyone to think the theft is a fait accompli, when in reality...
Faryn Balyncd
Dec 2012
#31
If the Treasury notes that are there to replace the SS funds the government borrowed are no good?
kentuck
Dec 2012
#32
??? FACT: The private sector DID do that AND MORE to people's pension funds. Steve Forbes????
patrice
Dec 2012
#34
that off-budget/on-budget, johnson did it stuff is an irrelevant red herring.
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#61
His aim is to eliminate Social Security. So I"m not interested in any of his opinions. n/t
pnwmom
Dec 2012
#41
Steve Forbes is a winger who wants to cut social security. They have *not* 'looted' the TF,
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#44
Stevie's concern for the little people is touching. Like getting a BD card from Stalin. n/t
jtuck004
Dec 2012
#47
Just another GOP tactical maneuver - try to make government look like the bad guys
melody
Dec 2012
#49
Not true. The SS Fund is holding US Treasuries. As long as there's a USA they will be honored.
Zen Democrat
Dec 2012
#52