John Kasich tells seniors "GET OVER IT" on his proposed SS cuts (Iran, Iraq)

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

Medicaid is for the poor and illegals. They pay nothing and get it for free. US taxpayers foot the bill 100%.

Medicare is for seniors. They paid FICA for their working careers and also pay a premium when they turn 65 and enroll. US taxpayers pay 0% towards this. This is paid for via payroll FICA tax.

Now which one do you want to get rid of ?

There are a few million seniors who have both; their incomes are low enough that Medicaid pays their Medicare premiums.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

I noticed he called ss an entitlement.

SS is not an entitlement.
As workers, we paid into that program, and are collecting money based on what we put into the plan over a lifetime of work.
Who the hell is he to say it's an entitlement program?
Screw him.
He just lost the senior vote for sure.

Bob.

Would you agree that you should not take out more than you put in? After you've taken out what you put in for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, you should stop?

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

You'll still be supporting them though via welfare and medicaid.

Americans have a history of poor savings. You'll be paying for them one way or another.

How much do you expect people with Medicaid-level incomes to save?

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by Seacove

Would you agree that you should not take out more than you put in? After you've taken out what you put in for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, you should stop?

For the one who dies at 50, should we bury their share with them?

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by freemkt

There are a few million seniors who have both; their incomes are low enough that Medicaid pays their Medicare premiums.

And they did not contribute to that. That is purely taking money.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by pknopp

For the one who dies at 50, should we bury their share with them?

Won't effect that many, give it to their families. Or better yet, they can roll it into the contributions of their beneficiaries.

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by Seacove

Would you agree that you should not take out more than you put in? After you've taken out what you put in for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, you should stop?

And the baby boomers will be the first generation to have contributed more than they will get back.
Does that mean their families will get refunds when they die ?

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by Seacove

And they did not contribute to that. That is purely taking money.

Medicaid is welfare regardless of age or citizenship. That and all the other welfare programs are "free money" to them.

[lilyflower3191981]

Originally Posted by Northeastah

what is it with the GOP candidates and foot in mouth disease? <--- they need some of this

John Kasich tells audience member they'd 'get over' his Social Security plan - CNNPolitics.com

"who's doing the raping?"
"stuff happens"
now
"get over it"

In all fairness, this is what he said

"We can't balance a budget without entitlement reform. What are we, kidding?" Kasich said when asked about his opponents who say they won't touch entitlements.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

Medicaid is welfare regardless of age or citizenship. That and all the other welfare programs are "free money" to them.

4.6 Million seniors are taking free money.