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SilverOne · 09-09-2011, 09:09 PM

Obama: Gut Social Security Now, Don't Wait Till The Election | ZeroHedge

The tax cut will take 240 billion out of Social Security and use it to get a better GDP before the election.

Kirdik · 09-09-2011, 09:12 PM

So it is not a lock box after all.

HappyTexan · 09-09-2011, 09:16 PM

It never was Kirdik. To Congress it's just another slush fund to dip into.

NewToCA · 09-09-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverOne

Obama: Gut Social Security Now, Don't Wait Till The Election | ZeroHedge

The tax cut will take 240 billion out of Social Security and use it to get a better GDP before the election.

I've been puzzled as to why Democrats aren't upset about this.

I guess they are willing to concede the demise of Social Security, rather than try to make the adjustments to save it.

MORebelWoman · 09-09-2011, 10:05 PM

And Obama proves once again that he could care less about the ederly that are already on SS. He is scum and so is anyone that likes him.

HappyTexan · 09-09-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToCA

I've been puzzled as to why Democrats aren't upset about this.

I guess they are willing to concede the demise of Social Security, rather than try to make the adjustments to save it.

Because staying in power means more to the Democrats.
"Whatever it takes" to quote Pelosi.

Driller1 · 09-09-2011, 10:09 PM

So glad I choose not to pay in.

NewToCA · 09-09-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HappyTexan

Because staying in power means more to the Democrats.
"Whatever it takes" to quote Pelosi.

Could have to do with who is contributing to their reelection campaigns, perhaps they "secretly" also support the privatization of Social Security.

SilverOne · 09-12-2011, 12:56 PM

Payroll tax deductions are the only funding for Social Security, so let's borrow more money to make up the difference and enslave our kids and grand kids

desertdetroiter · 09-12-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MORebelWoman

And Obama proves once again that he could care less about the ederly that are already on SS. He is scum and so is anyone that likes him.

Hmmm...so you're a fan of Social Security, huh? When did that happen?