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ForgedCrank

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58. It's all

Thu Mar 6, 2025, 04:04 PM

Mar 2025

scare-mongering. Trump is what he is, but there will be no cuts for SS benefits. for as long as I can remember, this is the same song every cycle... "they are going to take away your [insert benefit here]". Most times, the lie is regarding Social Security benefits.
I'm finding that just about everything I read regarding what Trump did, is going to do, or might do, is all exaggerated, flat-out lies, or pure speculation, with the tiniest bit of truth sprinkled on top to make it appear real.
When I read this crap, I start looking into it myself and by a large margin, most of the time it is quite literally just propaganda. We would do better if we started rejecting this stuff and calling it out for what it is when we see it.
We should focus on the stupid crap he really has done rather that spreading or believing this sort of garbage.

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Don't Believe Everything You See about Social Security. Please. [View all] MineralMan Mar 2025 OP

Agree but planting the seed that Trump/Musk/GOP could go after it will get people on edge against the GOP dutch777 Mar 2025 #1

Apparently those who think SS can simply PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2025 #30

The kids don't want parents and grandparents moving in. nature-lover Mar 2025 #39

It has always been a vicious lie. The billionaires and their corporate ilk valleyrogue Mar 2025 #64

Gotta tell you DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #94

I only have what I've seen him do... all the proof of the threats being real that I need. NotHardly Mar 2025 #68

Indeed DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #95

Thanks MineralMan SocialDemocrat61 Mar 2025 #2

Good stuff except for one thing. Some of us have signed up for email notices from SSA. Here's what the sinkingfeeling Mar 2025 #3

Good point. If you're already check in on ssa.gov, that's a good idea. MineralMan Mar 2025 #9

Also, usually the email's return address is suspicious. spooky3 Mar 2025 #29

Thanks 😊 I am in agreement. Trump likes to dangle shiny objects to distract us. Polly Hennessey Mar 2025 #4

This. But I'd say he enjoys tormenting us and creating hysteria Iris Mar 2025 #63

Well said! Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #5

Yes. SSDI is a very different matter. If you're involved with that, MineralMan Mar 2025 #12

Right, we don't know what we don't know. elleng Mar 2025 #6

He's the one who says the wheels are coming off. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #11

Read the entirety of what he has testified, before House and Senate, attached. elleng Mar 2025 #13

But that's too hard. It's too long, too. MineralMan Mar 2025 #17

;-) elleng Mar 2025 #27

Can I have a summary, please? TexasTowelie Mar 2025 #69

Not simple, to provide summary. elleng Mar 2025 #74

Those words were spoken before he saw the DOGE destruction. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #18

Right. More info: elleng Mar 2025 #34

I posted elsewhere that I figure that ongoing benefits are not in danger yet... Wounded Bear Mar 2025 #7

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Agree but this is not the only thing that has people stressing out so your useful (empowering) advice is paramount. hlthe2b Mar 2025 #10

That's the line to walk: practical, empowering actions. yardwork Mar 2025 #38

ANY payments coming through the U.S. Treasury are vulnerable. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #14

I check every month for my deposit date mcar Mar 2025 #15

Thank you, I have been trashing all the alarmist posts for now anyway Beringia Mar 2025 #16

Personally, I just ignore them. MineralMan Mar 2025 #20

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2025 #24

Sadly, a lack of information often leads to unneccesary panic. MineralMan Mar 2025 #26

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2025 #32

A timely post! FSogol Mar 2025 #19

Lots of alarm bells ringing just now. MineralMan Mar 2025 #22

Respectfully, as much as we don't need to overreact, we also need to stop Panglossing JCMach1 Mar 2025 #21

Panglossing is a fun word, isn't it? MineralMan Mar 2025 #23

My point being it is absolutely the right reaction to freak TF JCMach1 Mar 2025 #43

Freaking out is useless and a waste of time. MineralMan Mar 2025 #45

I call it... littlemissmartypants Mar 2025 #66

Not in the post-modern, subjugated by algorithm world we live in at the moment JCMach1 Mar 2025 #90

It is not healthy. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #65

You have just proven that you don't know what you're talking about synni Mar 2025 #25

I am, as I said, addressing only SSA benefits. MineralMan Mar 2025 #28

What are SSA benefits? The Social Security Administration administers SSI and SSDI, as well as the retirement progree Mar 2025 #54

By disability, do you mean SSI? HuskyOffset Mar 2025 #44

You Are Correct Baron2024 Mar 2025 #100

Our Social Security payments were deposited into our French bank account on time GoneOffShore Mar 2025 #31

My old Dean is in Canada obamanut2012 Mar 2025 #53

Medicare is a more likely target. They want the SS fund bronxiteforever Mar 2025 #33

That's not happening, either. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #71

I generally agree but to pass the tax cuts bronxiteforever Mar 2025 #75

Medicaid and ACA will be first up. GoodRaisin Mar 2025 #102

MM my source is Martin O'Malley gab13by13 Mar 2025 #35

Frankly, I don't care what your source is. MineralMan Mar 2025 #37

Name 1 thing I have been wrong about? gab13by13 Mar 2025 #67

I'm not going there. MineralMan Mar 2025 #72

Here you go! CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #59

Martin O'Malley was the Social Security Commissioner under Pres. Biden. Also one of the 4 SS & Medicare trustees progree Mar 2025 #101

I suggest that people download their social security reports from ssa.gov yardwork Mar 2025 #36

Yes. Good idea! MineralMan Mar 2025 #41

Thank you.................. Lovie777 Mar 2025 #40

And he should continue to get those monthly benefits. MineralMan Mar 2025 #42

thank you for injecting reality into an ocean of emotional based screeds... WarGamer Mar 2025 #46

My pleasure. MineralMan Mar 2025 #48

It's a full time job and the team is small... WarGamer Mar 2025 #50

Yeah, but I'm retired now. MineralMan Mar 2025 #51

Right Cirsium Mar 2025 #47

What did I get wrong? Please provide details. MineralMan Mar 2025 #49

No problem Cirsium Mar 2025 #86

O'Malley Puppyjive Mar 2025 #52

Well, Puppyjive, MineralMan Mar 2025 #56

Yes, it is an automated system intrepidity Mar 2025 #76

I know a little bit..... Puppyjive Mar 2025 #110

I don't have to believe anything. OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #55

Wise words that need to be paid attention to. Thank you. SWBTATTReg Mar 2025 #57

It's all ForgedCrank Mar 2025 #58

Getting people upset about their Social Security is part of the psyop rzemanfl Mar 2025 #60

I wish I could recommend this a thousand times. valleyrogue Mar 2025 #61

They may not be targeting it, but they are targeting the people that make it run. Gore1FL Mar 2025 #62

DOGE Deletes Agency Behind Login.gov, IRS Direct File, Other Tech Projects, PCMag, March 2, 2025 progree Mar 2025 #92

I tend to ignore speculation.... BeneteauBum Mar 2025 #70

Its all a psyop stoned Mar 2025 #73

Good post. I check in my account every month and so does my oldest daughter who is on my account and can step in on CTyankee Mar 2025 #77

You make good points with slightlv Mar 2025 #78

K&R spanone Mar 2025 #79

Joe Biden was in charge until January 20. The February SS payment was keyed up when he was still president. BComplex Mar 2025 #80

I'm not worried yet. MineralMan Mar 2025 #84

I checked back with the USA, and my March payment arrived. DFW Mar 2025 #88

Yes. Reassurance. MineralMan Mar 2025 #89

The doom and gloom are inevitable by-products of the current situation DFW Mar 2025 #99

Without our SS check, my husband and I are going to have to drastically change our everyday lives. BComplex Mar 2025 #97

Fortunately, we're not there DFW Mar 2025 #103

Following Baron2024 Mar 2025 #81

Disagree. SS is entirely on the chopping block. As is Medicare and Medicaid. They want it all. nt Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #82

We know that trump is capable and willing to do the worst things he can.... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #83

They are doing what they did to convince us the 202 election was stolen MadameButterfly Mar 2025 #111

He's already caused me a problem. In January Hassler Mar 2025 #85

Critical Thinking voteragain Mar 2025 #87

Do you feel the same about DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #91

Yes, I do. MineralMan Mar 2025 #98

Compliment you MM DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #104

I logged on to ssa.gov a couple weeks ago because I wanted to see if I still could, Ocelot II Mar 2025 #93

Trump didn't spend 15' in that address to Congress telling outrageous lies about SS . . . cer7711 Mar 2025 #96

Bookmarking. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #105

The Milkman from the 50s doesn't deliver any longer... 3825-87867 Mar 2025 #106

Very uninformed and Damaging Post. Akakoji Mar 2025 #107

This is the correct answer. This post stuck in my craw JCMach1 Mar 2025 #113

And they are also definitely discussing Social Security cuts in private, and now public. Elimination is the plan. Akakoji Mar 2025 #114

This is my approach William769 Mar 2025 #108

Thanks for the level-headed OP, MinMan Hekate Mar 2025 #109

Thanks for this, MineralMan ailsagirl Mar 2025 #112