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I don't live in the States, but how could they possibly do that? As previously mentioned many people rely on those payments.
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Can it happen... surely it can
will it happen... i would be SHOCKED if it actually did.
What makes me so angry is that NONE of those making the decisions effecting millions of struggling americans are going to have any loss of sleep (or money) because of this.
its absolutely ridiculous
as a friend said, "Instead of threatening to withhold Social Security payments of people who really need the money....Lets hold the paycheck's of all house & senate members, then see how fast it is resolved!!!!!"
my reply, "Silly American, that would be inconvenient for the politicians... They have 4 mortgages to pay for... you only have one! Not to mention I highly doubt your Yacht payments are as high as theirs. They need their paychecks more than you!"
Total insanity.
I hope they don't skip payments.
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This is my area of expertise.
I promise you. There are too many Americans (who are very vocal) and those who are advocates for them who will not allow this happen.
Older Adults will not be compromised!
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Posturing... Meant to do exactly what it's doing to you... When all said and done, someone comes out looking like a hero and gets (re-)elected.
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Originally Posted by UCJen
This is my area of expertise.
I promise you. There are too many Americans (who are very vocal) and those who are advocates for them who will not allow this happen.
Older Adults will not be compromised!
This is good to hear! My dad is among them! Plus disabled after a very bad fall that left him paralyzed all except for one arm It's his sole source of support.
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I am one who gets a disabilty check every month from the VA. I have seen this before. I look at it as a "carrot" being held over certain people - a do what I want or else...
It has never come to pass before, and I don't think it will happen this time.....
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Well, according to what has been said in the past social security was supposed to be a "lock box". So I doubt it will happen, I think it's a statement being put out there to scare and rile people into contacting their senators.
Can it happen? Yes. Will it happen? Probably not.
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I agree with above.
Tell Congress to go without paychecks until they get their act together.
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Agree this is all posturing and has no basis in reality. Unfortunately many people, including several on this board, believe it can happen. They won't let it happen.
A sobering thought for all of us-- hopefully we realize that for every dime we spend more than we take in, we are basically stealing from our kids and grandkids. No one seems to be upset about that. We're all just worried about our own skin. That's what really bothers me.
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Originally Posted by Disney4us2
I can't believe how many .... billions of citizens rely on those payments as their only income. Myself and father included.
I don't mean to be picky, but there are only about 310 million citizens in the United States.
There are actually about 60,000,000 people in the U.S. on Social Security of one kind or another.
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Originally Posted by Ian
I don't mean to be picky, but there are only about 310 million citizens in the United States.
There are actually about 60,000,000 people in the U.S. on Social Security of one kind or another.
60 million is still a pretty big number! Let's not forget the military won't be paid, either.
My mother, who is retired and collects Social Security, is not in danger. That is because my parents originally devised their budgets based off their social security checks and my Mom's pension. Now my Mom just get my Dad's check (his check was bigger) and her pension. She can access her 401k or my father's 401k money, which is not used for day to day living expenses. Many seniors aren't as fortunate and rely on Social Security to survive.
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I can't believe how many .... billions of citizens rely on those payments as their only income. Myself and father included.
probably was counting the illegal aliens getting it, who have never put one cent into it.now before you go bashing me ,my ancestors came from england back in the 1700's before this was the USA .most of us are descendants of immigrants .my great ,great ,great great grandfather is buried in a little cemetary 5 miles from where i grew up.now im not against some one coming here to better themselves but learn the language and contibute before you expect to get something. by the time i can get ss(in 12 years) im sure it will be gone because our leaders have no problem giving it to those who dont deserve it.
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Originally Posted by Disney4us2
probably was counting the illegal aliens getting it, who have never put one cent into it.
Unless they are paid cash, Social Security is deducted from their paychecks and they cannot receive benefits. So, in fact, they are helping to keep the system afloat.
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Originally Posted by Carol
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Sorryi broke my own rule of never discussing politics or religion. ill show my frustation at the polls come election time again
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Originally Posted by MarkC
A sobering thought for all of us-- hopefully we realize that for every dime we spend more than we take in, we are basically stealing from our kids and grandkids. No one seems to be upset about that. We're all just worried about our own skin. That's what really bothers me.
Well said. When placing blame, most people like to point the fingers at others when many should be pointing towards themselves.
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Odds are they'll come to some sort of deal before they skip out on SS payments, those folks don't want to upset too many voters.
I crushed my back about ten years ago and my legs have been paralyzed ever since so I qualified for SS Disability. After about a year I decided that if I couldn't use my body I could still use my brain to make a living so I went back to school and found work work given my condition. Best decision I ever made. I don't receive the SS any more, but even on the days when my back hurts from the rods in it I don't have to worry about what happens when Washington finally learns how to do math.
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There was a quote with my name in Altair's post. Please read my original post. There is no mention of illegal aliens in my post. Just want to set the record straight. Somehow I was miss quoted.
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Originally Posted by Disney4us2
There was a quote with my name in Altair's post.
The quote should have been from Micky95, sorry.
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