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Yavin4

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54. More immigration is a solution.

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 09:01 PM

Apr 2023

More workers paying into the system.

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Social Security Reserves Projected to Run Out Earlier Than Expected [View all] Zorro Mar 2023 OP

Another tax break for billionaires should solve the problem. TreasonousBastard Mar 2023 #1

Yes, since tax cuts generate more revenue. Everybody knows that.. TeamProg Apr 2023 #20

You beat me to it. Ray Bruns Apr 2023 #46

Remove all caps on income. multigraincracker Mar 2023 #2

Yes. You are right. raging moderate Mar 2023 #3

Simple solution - if nothing else a compromise by a slow rise in FRA and removing the cap. walkingman Mar 2023 #4

Fra? mahina Mar 2023 #8

Full Retirement Age walkingman Apr 2023 #14

How high do your want the Full Retirement Age? Is 67 high enough for you? Farmer-Rick Apr 2023 #43

👏👍❤️ EOM Karma13612 Apr 2023 #59

The rich don't pay payroll taxes ... aggiesal Apr 2023 #17

Might also tax Stock Buy Backs at 40% multigraincracker Apr 2023 #21

👍🏼 aggiesal Apr 2023 #25

That's Delphinus Apr 2023 #27

I support getting rid of the cap completely on worker portion of FICA. roamer65 Apr 2023 #23

Maybe.... moose65 Apr 2023 #40

Should have done it before the election when we held the House MichMan Apr 2023 #48

Yup, make it a % of before tax income and the problem is solved...nt mitch96 Apr 2023 #56

Cheap Labor Conservatism RegulatedCapitalistD Mar 2023 #5

Well said, and a belated welcome to DU! Tanuki Apr 2023 #36

This is why the Republicans arent going to cut benefits now they just will bankrupt SS by cstanleytech Mar 2023 #6

Just stop the payments and see what happens, rich fucks...nt Baked Potato Mar 2023 #7

They fail to realize "Social Security" protects the social order . . . Journeyman Mar 2023 #12

Fuckin' A! Yes!! This is exactly what I'm saying! Baked Potato Apr 2023 #19

Remove the caps and tax the robots. Uncle Joe Mar 2023 #9

Sinnerma and Manchini don't like it though peppertree Mar 2023 #10

C'mon you Republican fucks,... LudwigPastorius Mar 2023 #11

I don't want to hear any "adults in the room" bullshit. David__77 Mar 2023 #13

As if we needed more motivation to work like hell to elect summer_in_TX Apr 2023 #15

The economy killing Fed is probably celebrating this in their gold plated bankster office. nt yaesu Apr 2023 #16

A rising tide swamps all boats Hekate Apr 2023 #18

The French have the right idea. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #22

🌺 Good news - Medicare to last 3 more years: from 2028 to 2031 progree Apr 2023 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Writethinker Apr 2023 #26

I am pretty certain you can pay any extra amount you like voluntarily. MichMan Apr 2023 #49

Social Security is a series of insurance instruments controlled by the government. twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #28

"Keep SS separate as it can sustain itself if run properly" progree Apr 2023 #31

So exactly why is it not funding itself? Insurance companies sell products that twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #33

I believe the Social Security and Medicare Trustees and the Congressional Budget Office progree Apr 2023 #34

Thanks for your condescending input. twodogsbarking Apr 2023 #38

A trust fund that depends on what revenue Congress legislates bucolic_frolic Apr 2023 #29

The trust fund depends on Igel Apr 2023 #41

"Public debt" is treasury securities which is something wealthy people invest in TexasBushwhacker Apr 2023 #50

Millions of people own treasury securities in their retirement accounts MichMan Apr 2023 #51

The solution to this is so simple it makes your head hurt. Raise the income cap for deductions. Vinca Apr 2023 #30

Change Social Security laws, collect on more types of income such as stocks. friend of a friend Apr 2023 #32

Social Security reserves are ALWAYS projected to run out earlier than forecast. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #35

Link? I haven't heard that one before. I've been reading the Trustees reports for decades progree Apr 2023 #37

It's a perennial republiQan sound byte. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #39

Yeah, I wonder if they have updated their calculations Farmer-Rick Apr 2023 #45

Harsh but once the baby boomers die off the situation might improve. honest.abe Apr 2023 #42

They project 75 years - out to 2097 progree Apr 2023 #55

I wonder why all those dead COVID victims Farmer-Rick Apr 2023 #44

Let more immigrants In Ligyron Apr 2023 #47

Bernie Sanders (& Liz Warren's?) pending bill would boost benefits AND make the program solvent. snot Apr 2023 #52

A golden opportunity for the GOP Turbineguy Apr 2023 #53

More immigration is a solution. Yavin4 Apr 2023 #54

Lift the cap. How hard is that? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2023 #57

I am not worried. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #58