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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI am concern about Obama saying tweek Social Security. I am concern he will raise the age.
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I am concern about Obama saying tweek Social Security. I am concern he will raise the age. (Original Post)
diabeticman
Oct 2012
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The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,804 posts)1. He can't. Only Congress can do that.
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)2. Simpson-Bowles only calls for a 22% cut in SS
You won't miss that, will you?
diabeticman
(3,121 posts)4. Sometimes That 22% could make or break someone.
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)5. I know. I was just kidding.
The proposal is beyond disgusting. But unless we do something quick, many people will be fucked.
diabeticman
(3,121 posts)8. I'm sorry.
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)3. Me too nt
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)6. That and the chained CPI, baby!
Last edited Wed Oct 3, 2012, 10:41 PM - Edit history (1)
Perhaps worse....He said he agrees with Romney.
Catfood, anyone?
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)7. No. He will raise the salary cap.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)9. Your "concern" is duly noted, newbie. nt