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Reduction in life expectancy changes all the projections. We are a wealthy nation and something like social security and Medicare is easy to do if we prioritize appropriately. At least you’re disciplined and don’t root for war like Shapiro.

The tax on SS has doubled since this clip ($178k) and we still have a fiscal cliff in less than a decade
 
I am wrong about a lot of things and may very well be wrong again

I still predict Trump won't win, but less confident than I once was

Eh - yiu always knew that 2020 was stolen and trump won with a massive majority but you let the influencer army infect you. That’s all that happened.
 
Have you read the bill? Appears you have issue with one provision. If it's removed, are you supportive?

Yes - If the provision that gives the president broad powers to shut down any app or website with some arbitrary designation I’d be much happier with it.

They are trying to shut down X before the election. In 100% certain of that and have felt that way since day 1.
 
Yes - If the provision that gives the president broad powers to shut down any app or website with some arbitrary designation I’d be much happier with it.

They are trying to shut down X before the election. In 100% certain of that and have felt that way since day 1.

It would be interesting to see Trump put public pressure on the house GOP to make that one change.

I suspect he wont
 
Social security is a ponzi scheme and cannot survive without massive changes. Your excep sheet should be able to show this to you

Life expectancy changes and changes in expenditure allocation will solve the issue. Lots of wasteful spending which is always something you’ve professed. Protecting Americans in their later years should be one of our #1 priorities.
 
It would be interesting to see Trump put public pressure on the house GOP to make that one change.

I suspect he wont

Eh - he will get a massive majority in both houses and push forward a better bill. Then you’ll see the eGOP and Dems change their minds on their votes. Book it.
 
Life expectancy changes and changes in expenditure allocation will solve the issue. Lots of wasteful spending which is always something you’ve professed. Protecting Americans in their later years should be one of our #1 priorities.

Hoping people die earlier isn’t the solution you think it is
 
Ah but it is - Because they are dying after they've contributed but before they collect.

It’s a ****ty input into the projections but it’s just realistic.

I’d like to think alternatives exist(they do) that don’t rely on stealing from people.
 
I’d like to think alternatives exist(they do) that don’t rely on stealing from people.

I understand the grim nature of what I said but its still a valid input to consider in the projections.

The value of creating a safety net so Americans age with dignity has value.
 
I understand the grim nature of what I said but its still a valid input to consider in the projections.

The value of creating a safety net so Americans age with dignity has value.

the safety net as it is currently designed is single-handedly bankrupting us.

there is no value in that
 
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