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In reply to the discussion: The Real Entitlements, and the Numbers...Welfare Entitlement of the Rich [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)33. In addition, Social Security taxes were increased in the 1980s in order
to cover the costs of benefits for Baby Boomers. Reagan. Remember?
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mother earth
Apr 2015
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I suspect it is the retirement age & just how many years one has beyond it, since it seems to be
mother earth
Apr 2015
#3
To show the profound ignorance of your position: FDR would not qualify for President nt
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#37
"Profound Ignorance"??? FDR didn't sell influence to get his fortune, it was inherited.
NYC_SKP
Apr 2015
#38
YOUR words: anyone worth that much has a built in conflict of interest. You don't mention how they
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#39
That is actualy true, regarding the meaning of entitlements as opposed to assistance or charity
Dragonfli
Apr 2015
#11
I'm Ready For Oligarchy - Are You? - Vote HRC - What Better Way To Enrich The 1% Even More
cantbeserious
Apr 2015
#28
LOL. People are so afraid of her ability to beat their imaginary candidate they just lash out
okaawhatever
Apr 2015
#40
IMO, this hatred of the poor is why many (who deem themselves as "upper class") GOP'ers are in that
mother earth
Apr 2015
#44