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In reply to the discussion: On Being Disabled [View all]mike978
(68 posts)50. You are entitled to your opinion
and your case sounds genuine but don`t jump on people who point out that spending doubling every 15 years is unsustainable. The $85 billion spent every year (and increasing) is more than the fiscal cliff tax deal brings in per year. I would much rather see disability spending moderated than see cuts in healthcare, education, parks etc.
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The person I talked with from SS basically said they are looking for anything unusual
duffyduff
Apr 2013
#11
That was my post and I apologize for it being a little too heavy on the "scamming" aspect.
brewens
Apr 2013
#14
Aside from the rest of your bs, whatever system you are in is not Social Security Disability
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#29
So you are comparing apples to oranges when comparing your situation with the OP's for your was a
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#68
Absolutely!! Talk to your Congress Person and you will be surprised at their speed in acting!
AtheistDragon
Apr 2013
#73