Reply #33: Retire with what? Broken promises? Just give me my money back. [View All]

[Paper Roses]

We Seniors and those just behind us have no time left to "save". Life has been all work and we will not be given our due credit.

I'm disgusted that this is even an issue. The government can blow up half the world and support so much of the rest. Arrogant and unwise to put us in this position. If we all have no money, all our houses are foreclosed upon, imagine the state of welfare in the country?

Our houses will never sell because the market will be glutted with Real Estate for sale. It is like that now in my town. I don't see very many SOLD signs either.

The food banks are empty now. How about when we have no SS check? Those food pantries will have nothing to give to anyone. Food shopping is bad enough now. Every senior I know is trying to stretch that almighty SS check to the limits. We're already cold in our homes, thermostats down to a level slightly higher than 'freeze the pipes' danger.

Hells bells, this US not the place I grew up. Certainly not the place where my grandchildren will be able to enjoy a carefree youth.

Don't know about you folks, but I worry all the time. No SS check, no Medicare.
What is left but to find a tall bridge and let the next guy worry about it.

I have written, emailed, called until I am blue in the face. Seems to do no good at all. I get a nice 'thanks for your concern' form letter from my congressman. Can't do much good with that other than say I tried.