Republican candidates for President have avoided using the Primary debates to explain their plans for Social Security. Exceptions include Chris Christie, who saw his ratings collapse after publicly urging that the retirement age be hiked, and Donald Trump, who said he would not cut benefits. Ben Carson has not settled yet on a stance, except … Continue reading Primary debates hide questions on Social Security! If we knew their actual plans, nearly all would lose
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Does Heritage Foundation want Communist plan for Social Security? GOP candidates should denounce!
The Heritage Foundation is the think tank for so-called conservative Republicans, who offer flat tax plans, skeleton government goals and the destruction of Social Security as we know it today. The current Social Security program is regressive, and pays a lower percentage in retirement pension, the more you contribute. A retiree, who has paid in … Continue reading Does Heritage Foundation want Communist plan for Social Security? GOP candidates should denounce!
Rich look poorer, poor much richer – report distorted to make average Joe happy – despite Depression
It's so very wonderful to learn this week that "median household income" in 2014 was $53,657, even if it was down from $57,843 in 1999. You can still buy a nice basket of goodies on $50 grand a year. If only it were true. Most jobs pay about $31k. Many families have just one parent … Continue reading Rich look poorer, poor much richer – report distorted to make average Joe happy – despite Depression
Lies about minimum wage – it’s not even a lousy $7.25 an hour
One of the least discussed provisions of the minimum wage law in this country is how we treat workers under the age of 20 - those high school and college students deprecated on FOX News, for example, as overpaid burger flippers, toilet cleaners, gardeners, and other manual workers. The concept of raising their wages to … Continue reading Lies about minimum wage – it’s not even a lousy $7.25 an hour
Trump card is the minimum wage. My bet: he just lost any chance of winning the Republican Presidential nomination
In the Middle Ages an average duke or earl's property was about 38,000 acres, and the "little people" grew the food and paid taxes to these aristocrats of yore, and the humble were called serfs and lived like dogs to support the castles for the very few. The present crony capitalism is different. Our aristocrats … Continue reading Trump card is the minimum wage. My bet: he just lost any chance of winning the Republican Presidential nomination
Jeb Bush wants to steal $48,060 from each of us with brutal Social Security cuts. His rich backers are overjoyed at scheme!
The median Social Security benefit in the United States is $1,335 a month, before they take out monthly $100+ in Medicare premiums. Jeb Bush, the somewhat fat and very goofy brother of former President George Bush, wants to steal that benefit, not for one month, but for 36 months, or a total of $48,060. What … Continue reading Jeb Bush wants to steal $48,060 from each of us with brutal Social Security cuts. His rich backers are overjoyed at scheme!
Medicare Part B hike of 52% in 2016 is major tax increase
A 52% increase in Medicare Part B premiums is anticipated next year for about 30% of all participants. Nearly everyone older than 65 is on Medicare, so this huge change will affect 12 million or more Americans. And it's all thanks to legislative changes by our politicians, who get virtually free healthcare for life. Most … Continue reading Medicare Part B hike of 52% in 2016 is major tax increase
White House wants to disarm some seniors; afraid of a revolt? Or, are there even more cuts to Social Security in the works?
Seeking tighter controls over firearm purchases, the Obama administration is pushing to ban Social Security beneficiaries from owning guns if they lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, a move that could affect millions whose monthly disability payments are handled by others. The push is intended to bring the Social Security Administration in … Continue reading White House wants to disarm some seniors; afraid of a revolt? Or, are there even more cuts to Social Security in the works?
You can fool nearly all the people... 