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[hikinman63]

the problem with ss ,its not being used for its intended purpose but also being used for many other things ,sorta like the 50 billion bernie had to play with

put a lockbox on ss funds and hold ppl accountable ,im not talking about a slap on the wrist and being able to resign with full benes ,im talking losing your head if you dont play by the rules


its that simple in my book

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by hikinman63

the problem with ss ,its not being used for its intended purpose but also being used for many other things ,sorta like the 50 billion bernie had to play with

put a lockbox on ss funds and hold ppl accountable ,im not talking about a slap on the wrist and being able to resign with full benes ,im talking losing your head if you dont play by the rules


its that simple in my book

its not that simple because government will never do that. SS is a source of revenue, thats its reason for existing. it is totally illegitimate and the polticians know it.

also, dont believe that its "intended purpose" is the good one that you are taught to believe. kind of like people who believe the 40 hour work week was created to give people time to rest. not quite.

[tinyND]

Originally Posted by CaptainNJ

privatization is almost always better. in the case of SS it is an extremely easy case to be made. you have to be totally ignorant to think SS being privatized is a bad idea.

oh yeah, Wall St. did a fine job on our 401K 's, now you want the same people to run Social Security ??

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by tinyND

oh yeah, Wall St. did a fine job on our 401K 's, now you want the same people to run Social Security ??

how did wall street hurt your 401k? this recession is government's doing.

ultimately, i want you to run your social security. cant handle it? then call the government and get a negative return on your contribution. i am a responsible adult and id like to actually get a decent return on money that is supposed to be for me.