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In reply to the discussion: For those who believe the President supports chained CPI [View all]AndyA
(16,993 posts)7. Agree 100%
If they really want to protect SS, they will raise the cap and quit raiding it to pay for other things. They could also enact legislation that billionaires don't receive SS benefits because they don't need them, and wouldn't notice a difference if they didn't get them.
Others, however, depend greatly on SS benefits and any reduction will have a significantly bigger impact on their lives.
There are many other ways to "fix" SS that need to be addressed first.
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Agreed. It should not be on the table. If they want to preserve SS, raise the cap.
still_one
Apr 2013
#2
Do you know what obtuse means? Obama proposed this, he supports his proposal.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#12
He specifically promised not to cut using a change in cpi. your bullshit is just that
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#36
It is like arguing with a kindergarten class that thinks Pete the custodian is Pan and can fly
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#54
The Bush White House called lowering polution standards their "Blue Skies Initiative".
Marr
Apr 2013
#48
The rich will all still be rich. Most SS recipients will go sick and hungry. That is not "balanced."
forestpath
Apr 2013
#9
Wow, an increase starting at age 76, phased in over 10 years. Av life expectancy 78.2
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#10
That is heading in the wrong direction, most don't live that long, typically the wealthy
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Apr 2013
#18
"If grandma needs food, then drag your lazy ass over to her house and give her some food."
cthulu2016
Apr 2013
#39
That's exactly the message the elite use in pushing these cuts, and exactly where we were before FDR
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Apr 2013
#40