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Old 10-21-2010, 04:12 PM
 
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A high-profile Republican budget plan would slash Social Security benefits in the long-run -- perhaps even by up to half of what they are now, the program's actuary concluded in a new study.

The Chief Actuary of Social Security analyzed a proposal from Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the GOP's ranking member on the budget committee, who could become its chairman in January, and found that new entrants in the US workforce could see massive decreases in their payouts upon retirement.

GOP plan dramatically reduces Social Security benefits, actuary finds | Raw Story

 
Old 10-21-2010, 04:14 PM
 
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WTH??? Are liberals stupid? They blog does NOT even discuss what the "plan" is... a bunch of opinions and NO facts... typical liberal blog and typical stupid post... I guess liberals have to find a way to deceive people... even if it means outright lying...
 
Old 10-21-2010, 04:24 PM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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A high-profile Republican budget plan would slash Social Security benefits in the long-run -- perhaps even by up to half of what they are now, the program's actuary concluded in a new study.

The Chief Actuary of Social Security analyzed a proposal from Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the GOP's ranking member on the budget committee, who could become its chairman in January, and found that new entrants in the US workforce could see massive decreases in their payouts upon retirement.

GOP plan dramatically reduces Social Security benefits, actuary finds | Raw Story
and do you really expect anyone to fall for this garbage? Or should I say anyone other than a few like you that would love to believe it.
 
Old 10-21-2010, 04:51 PM
 
Location: Home, Home on the Front Range
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Wow. Such virulent reactions. I guess no one bothered to open the linked PDF files that contain the actual reports.
Why am I not surprised?
 
Old 10-21-2010, 06:32 PM
 
Location: AZ
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WTH??? Are liberals stupid? They blog does NOT even discuss what the "plan" is... a bunch of opinions and NO facts... typical liberal blog and typical stupid post... I guess liberals have to find a way to deceive people... even if it means outright lying...


Just more stupid scare tactics from the left! They should learn to read some real news for a change. Like it or not something needs to be done with SS and so far neither party has any good ideas!Best advise is don't count on it and save for your own retirement,if it ends up still being there it's just a bonus....


what-you-should-expect-from-social-security: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
 
Old 10-21-2010, 06:37 PM
 
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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The Republicans would like to get rid of Social Security if they could do so politically.
 
Old 10-21-2010, 07:08 PM
 
Location: Hoboken
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The Republicans would like to get rid of Social Security if they could do so politically.
I would love the opportunity to opt out of ss (and the tax of course) and be able to direct my investments and leave it to my heirs.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 09:23 AM
 
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Wow. Such virulent reactions. I guess no one bothered to open the linked PDF files that contain the actual reports.
Why am I not surprised?
Reading is against their nature - spewing venom isn't.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 09:28 AM
 
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Good, and as it should be. New entrants to the work force should have no expectation of a solvent Social Security program in 40+ years.

Heck, we could save quite a bit right now by doing what President Reagan did: order a wholesale review of those receiving Federal disability benefits and get the deadbeats off the disability rolls.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 09:30 AM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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It's not "the Republican plan" as you state. This is Boehner's plan, not the Republican Party plan.
Where does it say in your article that all Repubs are onboard. And like they have any majority power to do anything.

Reading is fundamental to understanding.
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