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In reply to the discussion: by Robert Reich:As if you didn’t already have too much to worry about, Social Security’s funds [View all]still_one
(94,868 posts)56. This isn't rocket science, either eliminate the cap, or at the very least raise the CAP. why that
isn't done make absolutely no sense
If the Democrats are somehow able to get back Congress, there will be no excuse
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by Robert Reich:As if you didn’t already have too much to worry about, Social Security’s funds [View all]
elleng
Jun 2016
OP
No. Social Security insurance does NOT "rip off" recipients. Its a more efficient insurance program
w4rma
Jun 2016
#29
SS can only do what the law allows it to do.Change the law. End the cap and SS would even
bjobotts
Jun 2016
#93
Social Security is about protecting the benefit after 2034. The last reform which included raising
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#2
I doubt raising the cap is going to adjust the fact of taking early retirement.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#18
When there are the wealthier paying 15% or less in taxes is a problem. Also those like Trump and
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#80
The age for full retirement was raised for me, full retirement was raised from 65 to 67
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#38
I am alright with raising it to 70 BUT there must be something for people who work
Jim Beard
Jun 2016
#48
Would depleting the funds be better? If some reforms are not accepted then
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#69
The last SS reform was in 1983, there was an increase in max cap and increase in full
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#101
I have not protested an increase in the cap, I have said there needs to be an increase in the cap
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#104
Every year one delays in starting their benefits increases the amount of the benefits so waiting
Thinkingabout
Jun 2016
#81
It can only be broke if the US goes bankrupt since it's based of the full faith and credit of the US
bjobotts
Jun 2016
#94
I'm fine with raising cap. Problem is SSA studies have shown that doesn't solve the entire problem u
Hoyt
Jun 2016
#3
Exactly why should professionals, who earn far more than the average, get a big break?
hedda_foil
Jun 2016
#22
Bernie has been saying this all along, but where is Clinton on this simple step?
rgbecker
Jun 2016
#12
Is this why she didn't criticize Dubya Bush back in 2005 when he went on tour . . .
Major Hogwash
Jun 2016
#67
Wall Street wants that SS money so badly, they can hardly keep from wetting their pants.
rgbecker
Jun 2016
#71
Why? If they are paying someone 150k another 2-3k is not going to make a difference
newthinking
Jun 2016
#31
Yes but currently the SS contribution is capped at a certain income level.
JonLeibowitz
Jun 2016
#54
This isn't rocket science, either eliminate the cap, or at the very least raise the CAP. why that
still_one
Jun 2016
#56
CREATED by AYN RANDIAN acolyte greenspan. the CAP is TOO LOW. index it. why is nothing INDEXED???
pansypoo53219
Jun 2016
#90
Wouldn't the additional money just go back to the people who put it in, or would the maximum
The_Casual_Observer
Jun 2016
#102
Everywhere I have traveled in the U.S. I see multimillion dollar homes .. nice areas and it's only
YOHABLO
Jun 2016
#105
Gee, guess Congress shouldn't have robbed us for 30 years to fatten the Pentagon
Warpy
Jun 2016
#107