The Social Security Thread (1 Viewer)

[Saint Jack]

What’s the likelihood this actually happens?
I imagine if this happens under a GOP president, you’re never going see a Republican in the White House again.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5173332-social-security-cuts-risk-collapse/amp/

 

[zztop]

I don't know how to feel about this. On the one hand I say let it collapse. This was what those fork heads voted for. On the other hand, a collapse will hurt a lot of people who don't deserve this forking mess. And something tells me that the (R) will somehow blame Democrats for this.

Or if a (D) gets elected and it takes forever to clean up this mess the administration left, that these stupid people will vote for another Republican afterwards, because they don't realize how long it could possibly take to fix the mess that was left.

 

[Mr. Blue Sky]

I don't know how to feel about this. On the one hand I say let it collapse. This was what those fork heads voted for.

No…. In situations like these, i try to put myself in the mind of a conservative.. every conservative ive ever known, at least the ones in my orbit- they only care about stuff if it affects them PERSONALLY .. classic example is Nancy Reagan being a good Republican who was against stem cell research until she thought it could help with Ronnie’s Alzheimer’s, then she did a U turn and was all for it .. and we all know that Maga is far worse than mere conservatism .

I say all that to say that ive been paying into SS since im 14 years old, and unless they want to cut me a check with interest, i would prefer it not to collapse, selfishly .

 

[zztop]

No…. In situations like these, i try to put myself in the mind of a conservative.. every conservative ive ever known, at least the ones in my orbit- they only care about stuff if it affects them PERSONALLY .. classic example is Nancy Reagan being a good Republican who was against stem cell research until she thought it could help with Ronnie’s Alzheimer’s, then she did a U turn and was all for it .. and we all know that Maga is far worse than mere conservatism .

I say all that to say that ive been paying into SS since im 14 years old, and unless they want to cut me a check with interest, i would prefer it not to collapse, selfishly .

I can't really disagree. But I think some people won't really grasp who/what they voted for, until it severely damages their lives in some way. But by then it will be too late and a lot of people will probably be saying "who could have predicted this would happen?!" (By voting for people who did not keep it a secret what they would do with being elected in positions of power and influence)

 

[Mr. Blue Sky]

I can't really disagree. But I think some people won't really grasp who/what they voted for, until it severely damages their lives in some way. But by then it will be too late and a lot of people will probably be saying "who could have predicted this would happen?!" (By voting for people who did not keep it a secret what they would do with being elected in positions of power and influence)

I guess if i were being really selfish- id say maybe you are right, let it collapse short term so that Trump voters can feel what they hath wrought… then somehow let it magically be available again in 12 0r 15 years when i want to collect it…. Im afraid that’s not how life works though .

 

[Saint Jack]

I guess if i were being really selfish- id say maybe you are right, let it collapse short term so that Trump voters can feel what they hath wrought… then somehow let it magically be available again in 12 0r 15 years when i want to collect it…. Im afraid that’s not how life works though .

I have my doubts it’ll get to that point because the GOP knows it will be a detriment to the party post Trump

 

[MT15]

Yeah, I really don’t think they will shut down social security as much as they would like to.

Their cuts to Medicaid, IMO, are going to blow up in their faces. Small rural hospitals are dependent on Medicaid. Their constituency will be hurt and angry when their local hospital closes their doors.

Also, middle class elderly who need nursing home care use Medicaid quite a bit. Cutting the program that allows Granny to stay in the home without draining her childrens’ savings will not go down well in working class families.

I think these idiots think that only people on welfare use Medicaid. They are in for a rude awakening.

 

[zztop]

They make cuts to programs that help save lives. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the "pro life" party