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Buttoneer

(273 posts) Thu Nov 2, 2023, 10:05 AM Nov 2023

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Raising the Social Security age to 70. [View all]

This kinda sums up the issue

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Raising the Social Security age to 70. [View all] Buttoneer Nov 2023 OP

Abuse of the common man Stargazer99 Nov 2023 #1

And woman. Nt spooky3 Nov 2023 #2

Thank you wryter2000 Nov 2023 #85

The idea that they want to raise the age to 70 is serious bullshit. flashman13 Nov 2023 #3

Right. Raise the damn cap! yorkster Nov 2023 #4

Remove the cap altogether Rocknation Nov 2023 #13

The cap on benefits seems like a possible trap. yorkster Nov 2023 #22

Exactly! TomSlick Nov 2023 #74

Raise it Rebl2 Nov 2023 #59

My only question is exboyfil Nov 2023 #5

In 1930's, a little over half of 21 y/o males could expect to collect SS Kaleva Nov 2023 #18

Not just that! After reading hundreds of not thousands of censuses LiberalFighter Nov 2023 #32

That's a very interesting link. Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #73

Plus, reign in drug prices for Medicare. Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #23

Republicans are getting dangerously close to alienating the working class that votes for them. Omnipresent Nov 2023 #51

Only if they hear about what Rs are trying to do. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2023 #56

Yep. not fooled Nov 2023 #83

Cap might be raised a bit, but benefits also go up for those with higher incomes. Silent Type Nov 2023 #62

I am both 65 and paid above COL Mustard Nov 2023 #77

And keeping their damn hands off the funds Stargazer99 Nov 2023 #6

Al Gore was ridiculed for his "lock box" Martin Eden Nov 2023 #24

Remember how his and Trump's tax cuts fixed all our problems? IronLionZion Nov 2023 #81

Trickle Down, Baby! Martin Eden Nov 2023 #88

Back when Al Gore markodochartaigh Nov 2023 #25

The problem with getting government to "pay back" louis-t Nov 2023 #29

Please stop using the phrase "working man" as generic for spooky3 Nov 2023 #31

It's also classist leftstreet Nov 2023 #41

Anyhow, you're "working class" if you have a boss who signs your paycheck, Ocelot II Nov 2023 #58

"Working human" makes it sound even worse! May as well be a "plow horse". nt Shermann Nov 2023 #42

"Working people" sounds good to me. Nt spooky3 Nov 2023 #91

That's our time! Medical science doesn't award us additional lifespan so that the government can make us work longer. Towlie Nov 2023 #7

It's already really 70 Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #8

Greenspan did not raise the retirement age. former9thward Nov 2023 #17

Greenspan worked on the plan Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #26

A Democratic controlled House, no less MichMan Nov 2023 #30

A GOP controlled Senate and president. Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #65

Still had to pass the house first. MichMan Nov 2023 #66

Yup, but first Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #68

It's only 66.6 for people born in 1956 Dave says Nov 2023 #36

Those are the people currently reaching it. It will soon be 67. Nt lostnfound Nov 2023 #44

66.4 for 1956 Skittles Nov 2023 #49

Or those born in May 1957 to be precise Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #67

it is 66.6 for all born in 1957 Skittles Nov 2023 #70

Yeah and how many people actually wait until 70? Shermann Nov 2023 #43

I know one person: me. Voltaire2 Nov 2023 #48

Impressive Shermann Nov 2023 #52

Good for you. COBOL has been a good language too, to know. So much code is still written in COBOL, SWBTATTReg Nov 2023 #57

I think one out of every four people lives past 90? Skittles Nov 2023 #71

The longer you live the better it is to wait until 70 Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #72

Lots of people in my situation wait until 70 wryter2000 Nov 2023 #86

Spouses born after Jan. 1, 1954 Shermann Nov 2023 #98

My Question DownriverDem Nov 2023 #9

They will be all on board with this as it doesn't affect them. Voltaire2 Nov 2023 #50

Why do you think they would care? Mariana Nov 2023 #94

Oh they'll hire you as desperate cheap labor. Emile Nov 2023 #10

You won't be cheap labor if you have high medical costs lostnfound Nov 2023 #45

Walmart needs greeters SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2023 #11

Not true anymore SouthernDem4ever Nov 2023 #40

Maybe start an OnlyFans SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2023 #46

It's almost impossible to retire on SS alone Kaleva Nov 2023 #12

Also.... Hope22 Nov 2023 #15

Neither my wife or I could afford a car if the other dies Kaleva Nov 2023 #20

Yup Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #27

So true wryter2000 Nov 2023 #87

Those who make the laws should live by the law.... Hope22 Nov 2023 #14

Congress participates in Social Security OrangeJoe Nov 2023 #33

Do they continue to be subsidized by the Federal Retirement System? Hope22 Nov 2023 #35

Same as all federal employees OrangeJoe Nov 2023 #82

Your rudeness is beyond me. Hope22 Nov 2023 #93

Straight talk OrangeJoe Nov 2023 #95

Thanks for the info shrike3 Nov 2023 #97

It is a shame that our "Representatives" consistently fail to actually represent us rather than their billionaire donors NotHardly Nov 2023 #16

Let me guess droidamus2 Nov 2023 #19

It's not just the pre SS die-off Dave says Nov 2023 #37

Raise Traildogbob Nov 2023 #21

That is so true. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2023 #28

Yup. Game is rigged. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #34

Especially cynical area51 Nov 2023 #38

So they want me to wait until 70, but deny me healthcare to live that long? JoseBalow Nov 2023 #39

Hey, I got an idea that nobody's thought of before. Why not 3Hotdogs Nov 2023 #47

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2023 #53

Hello. GP6971 Nov 2023 #54

I did actual physical labor for years and have six artificial joints to show for it. Knees, hips and brewens Nov 2023 #55

You are absolutely correct. I did warehouse/teamster work but had friends on railroad jobs. Few made it Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #64

Exactly! It's easy for desk jockeys and politicians to say everyone should work until 70. Buttoneer Nov 2023 #90

Same people who claim we can't afford Tribetime Nov 2023 #60

Almost half of retirees were forced to retire earlier than planned... CousinIT Nov 2023 #61

True Dat! Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #63

I'm 60 and have been denied disability 3 times, MerryBlooms Nov 2023 #69

Wow. Can your state rep help you out with the disability? CousinIT Nov 2023 #75

I don't know what you mean. I have applied and been denied. MerryBlooms Nov 2023 #79

You've seen an attorney? shrike3 Nov 2023 #96

I'm just a little over 60, and my health is not good ... SarcasticSatyr Nov 2023 #76

JUST GET RIF OF GREENSPAN'S RIDICULUS CAP!!!! lower the % + kill the cap. FIXED. pansypoo53219 Nov 2023 #78

I'm simultaneously stealing jobs and too lazy to work. IronLionZion Nov 2023 #80

Any politician over the age of 55 that says we should raise the age SouthernDem4ever Nov 2023 #84

Easy way to save money as a lot of us would be dead before 70 without ever using medicare or SS LiberalArkie Nov 2023 #89

It's important to understand exactly what is meant by PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #92