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In reply to the discussion: So I opened my paycheck today---well---actually I get direct deposit.... [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)132. I'm with you.. we "lost" about $100 a month
but it was money that should have been going to SS all along..
Now if those in DC can get their head out of their asses long enough to push for REAL SS/Medicare reform and eliminate the upper limit cap on it...and extend it to ALL INCOME...not just labor-payments from the hourly workers
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So I opened my paycheck today---well---actually I get direct deposit.... [View all]
trumad
Jan 2013
OP
Good counter point. And thanks for your other thread. You have my respect, sir.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#1
To hidden post/poster, The answer is, we are all going to have to give it back,with tons of interest
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#137
people don't have to cash tax rebate checks and even if you do you can send it right back to the IRS
RB TexLa
Jan 2013
#12
I had $2.40 less. I think I can handle this for a future of having social security.
glowing
Jan 2013
#6
The reaction can be linked to the fact these folks are in Denial of being misled. Silly Fools
Gkdemonut
Jan 2013
#119
The tax holiday was designed to stimulate the economy when the economy was weak.
bluestate10
Jan 2013
#39
Actually I really do care and you are very correct - I did not mean to come across as callous.
airplaneman
Jan 2013
#73
A lot of people ae right on edge budget-wise and this will push them over that edge.
roamer65
Jan 2013
#115
I thought it was a creative way (2 years ago) to quick,give Americans a bit of extra spending money.
Sunlei
Jan 2013
#58
Yes. Acting like this increase is no big deal because you will not miss the money...
NCTraveler
Jan 2013
#80
You really think that taking care of the elderly is just a lower and middle class duty?
roamer65
Jan 2013
#121
You would jeopardise those who depend solely on Social Security to make a point?
Kingwithnothrone
Jan 2013
#131