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In reply to the discussion: Raising the Social Security age to 70. [View all]DownriverDem
(6,248 posts)9. My Question
What side will the MAGA repubs who collect SS be on?
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Republicans are getting dangerously close to alienating the working class that votes for them.
Omnipresent
Nov 2023
#51
Cap might be raised a bit, but benefits also go up for those with higher incomes.
Silent Type
Nov 2023
#62
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
Good for you. COBOL has been a good language too, to know. So much code is still written in COBOL,
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2023
#57
It is a shame that our "Representatives" consistently fail to actually represent us rather than their billionaire donors
NotHardly
Nov 2023
#16
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
JUST GET RIF OF GREENSPAN'S RIDICULUS CAP!!!! lower the % + kill the cap. FIXED.
pansypoo53219
Nov 2023
#78
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