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In reply to the discussion: Someone explain to me what the big problem is with the cuts to SS [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)28. Has something to do with economy and debt.
As far as annual deficit, it's just accounting that segregates funds into separate accounts.
It has an impact.
I prefer to shore up SS under Obama and Dems to alternative.
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Someone explain to me what the big problem is with the cuts to SS [View all]
Vietnameravet
Dec 2012
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It's the principle of it, and the slippery slope, and it's grossly unfair to the neediest.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2012
#1
There should be 'means testing' before anyone over 65 can enter the casino/bingo parlor floors.
Purveyor
Dec 2012
#2
Part of it is putting more pain on those that can least afford it, while giving more to
teddy51
Dec 2012
#6
What is this "health care bill" of which you speak? Do you mean the health-insurance bill? The one
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#10
She said that? Nancy let's-protect-Bush-by-taking-impeachment-off-the-table Pelosi?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#50
I don't want chained CPI, but the middle class tax are a WAY larger value than 125$ yearly.
phleshdef
Dec 2012
#27
I say draw the line at Social Security. Go to fucking war with the bastards.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#36
right now we don't know if that is really part of the deal or not. It has been floated.
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#61