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In reply to the discussion: Rep.Collins (R-GA) says Republicans' real goal is to kick seniors and the disabled off Social Security: [View all]yorkster
(3,265 posts)39. Hell, it was hard enough to find a job after
55, nevermind 65.
That is quite literally our money, deducted from our paychecks for our whole working lives. But, thanks for saying the quiet part very much out loud. Maybe some of you bastards can lose big time in 2026 and beyond.
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Rep.Collins (R-GA) says Republicans' real goal is to kick seniors and the disabled off Social Security: [View all]
IrishBubbaLiberal
Jun 18
OP
maybe the congresscritter can recommend an employment service for 70 something y/o cancer patients?
rampartd
Jun 18
#4
I had Uncle in ICU, just had heart surgery, had his daughter get him a cheeseburger
IrishBubbaLiberal
Jun 18
#25
Sadly, they did run on that in 2024 and won. Hopefully, voters will wise up by November 2026.
Silent Type
Jun 18
#8
Kicking seniors & handicapped off SS was front & center in their campaign statements?
Martin Eden
Jun 18
#15
Many of VP Harris campaign ads (and Democratic congress members) were against trump's SS plans. They didn't work.
Silent Type
Jun 18
#18
But he will not ever, ever tell billionaires to get off the government teat, will he?
Midnight Writer
Jun 18
#12
Bless his tiny little heart, he can't help being a cold-blooded moron. His mama's probably still cashiering at Walmart.
Timeflyer
Jun 18
#19
Rep Collins has nothing to worry about.. hes got his already... net worth over $18 million and a pension over $50k/year
bsiebs
Jun 18
#26
And in 5 years, at age 62, he can get limited SS benefits; full benefits if he waits to age 67.
patphil
Jun 18
#34
I think some of these idiots just mouth off for the attention, but I'm sure he's not the only one who thinks this way.
ificandream
Jun 18
#23
Hahaha which 'workforce" would that be? Not enough jobs here in Texas, anyway.
flying_wahini
Jun 18
#28