WATCH- Hakeem Jeffries is amazing! This is what I want to hear from our leaders! "Social Security is NOT an entitlement. It is a earned benefit" #DemCast #SocialSecurity - ThreadSky

peggystuart.bsky.social • 50 days ago

WATCH- Hakeem Jeffries is amazing! This is what I want to hear from our leaders! "Social Security is NOT an entitlement. It is a earned benefit"

#DemCast #SocialSecurity

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jax0n224.bsky.social•50 days ago

Finally, a leader who gets it! Social Security isn’t an 'entitlement,' it’s the world’s longest-running layaway program, except we actually want what we paid for!

leecle.bsky.social•49 days ago

I’m sure the Magats will willingly give it all up plus their healthcare for their dear leader Donny the con who they voted into office.
Asking would you leave your wallet in the care of a convicted felon?
Why would you leave your country in the hands of one?

bsradar.bsky.social•49 days ago

BLOCK TRUMP'S CERTIFICATION ON JAN 6!

Call your legislators 202-224-3121 (Sen), 202-225-3121 (Hou). 24/7

All members of Congress took an oath to uphold the Constitution!

The Constitution clearly states that an insurrectionist cannot hold federal office!

Demand Congress uphold the Constitution!

daarrrko.bsky.social•49 days ago

im on SSDI and it worries me ElonMusk and Maga wants to take it and give the money to DonaldTrump

grumpy0ldman84.bsky.social•49 days ago

💪👍

nivula.bsky.social•49 days ago

And all the Republicans just stand there looking at him like he has two heads.

kestrel61.bsky.social•49 days ago

Not just their adult life!!! Teens pay too! And have NO REPRESENTATION because they can’t vote!

peggystuart.bsky.social•49 days ago

When I started to vote in 1964, you had to be 21 to vote. I had been living on my own, self-sufficient, working full time AND paying into Social Security for three years.

alongcomesalady.bsky.social•49 days ago

We need him

dkivel.bsky.social•49 days ago

💙💙💙

rlmiskimens.bsky.social•49 days ago

Johnson's face is priceless!!!!

msmirth.bsky.social•49 days ago

It’s envy. Johnson is slow witted and creepy. He sees in Jeffries something he will never be: respected

tacomrade.bsky.social•49 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries is a Zionist and should be executed by the ICC for his war crimes. But sure...amazing

csmith24.bsky.social•50 days ago

This needs to be played on right wing websites and cable channels

hatedslave.bsky.social•49 days ago

It shouldnt be mandatory. People should have the choice to remove the money they paid into it, and invest it in other vehicles. Congress, can not leave our piggy bank alone which is why its bankrupt. D and R are guilty. Your ROI on SS is in the negative compared to every other investment

drownedon42street.bsky.social•49 days ago

It's called Social Security and not social retirement for a reason. If you get disabled, or killed you or your kids will be able to collect benefits. If everything you have done to prepare for retirement fails you still get benefits.

isinqueens.bsky.social•49 days ago

Amen. Every day, every week, every month, every year.

1freeelf.bsky.social•42 days ago

I’ve been waiting for someone to say this! Not entitlements!!!!!

jacklongpix.bsky.social•50 days ago

Remove the taxes while you're at it. Double taxation.

kccab.bsky.social•49 days ago

You have Reagan to thank for the taxation…

joelharbinson.bsky.social•49 days ago

The next President.

rhymenoceros.bsky.social•49 days ago

Maybe it’s just me but there’s something about Hakeem Jeffries where he says the “right” thing but it’s like he doesn’t even believe what he’s saying..

He says all that but he’s a pelosi apostle and will hand us to the republicans if it means keeping the beltway cocktail circuit alive

terisane.bsky.social•49 days ago

It’s all for show peg. The dems don’t give a damn. They just play like they do and make these stmts that r meaningless

cdortch.bsky.social•50 days ago

Damn right it is. We all pay into it.

alicesteaparty.bsky.social•50 days ago

That’s the definition of entitlement.

blueismycolour.bsky.social•49 days ago

May be he will be our saviour

joporos.bsky.social•49 days ago

It’s the most absurd thing they’re attempting to eliminate. We have a government for precisely these reasons. If you dismantle it entirely, all that remains is a group of thugs who rob people’s money.

theurgist.bsky.social•49 days ago

Exactly. We need more of this.

tesfaded.bsky.social•49 days ago

Yo! Jeffries was sending cryptic messages 🔥

mortalbeing8.bsky.social•49 days ago

Clear and plain truth spoken ... say via a megaphone in maga and Australian politics. Australian governments chip away at medicare payouts.

embracingcuriosity.bsky.social•49 days ago

💙💙💙

petapika.bsky.social•50 days ago

But it *is* a legal entitlement! Don't let conservatives redefine this.

Entitlement - A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law.
Source: https://budgetcounsel.com/lexicon-2/glossary-of-the-u-s-senate/

peggystuart.bsky.social•50 days ago

"Entitlement" has become an insult, like "welfare."

waternymph38.bsky.social•49 days ago

Sadly, it doesn’t matter how strongly Hakeem Jeffries and the dems in the House and Senate fight. The Republicans won it all and none of this bodes well for our fragile democracy. Sorry, I’m just not feeling very optimistic. Someone please tell me I’m wrong!

leerowan.bsky.social•49 days ago

Entitlement IS AN EARNED BENEFIT. "Entitlement" is a legal term describing something one holds title to. WE OWN IT.

I wish Democrats would stop letting the fascists define that word. It's the plutocrats' FALSE sense of entitlement that needs to end.

stalklo.bsky.social•49 days ago

But Republicans imply that we are getting something for free. It may be a legal term but we are not lawyers.

codejunkie.bsky.social•48 days ago

And global warming is a scientific term that accurately describes what is happening.

peggystuart.bsky.social•49 days ago

Either way, it's our money. They've had most of mine for nearly 64 years. (I'm collecting now, but I need it to stay in my home, which is definitely middle-class and not a mansion.

chris-mcintosh.bsky.social•49 days ago

It literally IS an entitlement, though. People are entitled to it. Living in a civilised society means that the elderly, sick, disabled and unemployed are supported.

stalklo.bsky.social•49 days ago

Finally! I have been screaming this for years!! Thank you Hakeem

neilyoungsaveus.bsky.social•50 days ago

Oh he's amazing alright.

anydoubts.bsky.social•50 days ago

But Israel is our ally 🤔
https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary?cycle=All&ind=Q05&recipdetail=S

neilyoungsaveus.bsky.social•50 days ago

many of the Israeli people are. the ones trying to oust a leader and party more corrupt than trump. the current government is NOT our ally. AIPAC spent 8 million dollars to defeat Cori Bush just b/c she held them to account. NOT OUR ALLY.

kellyinbuffalo.bsky.social•49 days ago

Plainly spoken and 100% accurate.

chiweeniegirl.bsky.social•49 days ago

He is really good at this 👏🏻

unitedwiistand.bsky.social•49 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries magnificently does what he was elected to do.

He epitomizes what real
representation looks like for American citizens.

timelessleather.bsky.social•49 days ago

As a GenXer, I have paid into it all my life and am confident I will never see a dime. However, I STILL will continue to pay into it and support it because it's the right thing to do. Our seniors shouldn't be homeless or starving.

mamajkmcc.bsky.social•49 days ago

All they need to do is tax the rich and it will be around

timelessleather.bsky.social•49 days ago

I'm not holding my breath.

vickilou.bsky.social•49 days ago

Earned? Sounds like I have to work to get the benefit when my work earned the $ to put the benefit there in the first place!
How about this, ”money I worked for held in trust for me to use. Kind of a savings plan where the majority helps the minority.”

anonsnark.bsky.social•49 days ago

they all sound amazing. its the ones that actually DO something that matter

aoc does things.
hakeem and pelosi hate her

porter did things
schiff and pelosi hate her

hakeem can join the other do-nothings that punch progressives harder than they EVER punch at republicans

#PorterAOC2028

vero1986.bsky.social•49 days ago

We're drowning in debt," Musk said, the $36.14 trillion the U.S. owes. He explained that interest payments comprise 23% of all federal revenue. "If this keeps up, the entire government budget will pay interest. That means no money for Social Security or Medicare.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wont-money-social-security-elon-130218440.html

peggystuart.bsky.social•49 days ago

Easy to solve. Start taxing the ultra wealthy and big corporations what they actually owe for the benefits they get from society.

pdstep.bsky.social•49 days ago

Exactly! I’ve paid in my entire life and it is my EARNED benefit.

mikeomalley.bsky.social•49 days ago

I'm eligible for social security now but waiting till I retire. I kind of don't believe I'll ever collect it, because even though I've been paying into it since I was 16, wealthy a-holes keep talking about taking it away

kansasthefreestate.bsky.social•49 days ago

Yep, and so many people our age voted for the orange turd man.

I kept hearing - oh, he won't let that happen.

Now we wait and see...

harleygalsc.bsky.social•49 days ago

It’s Our Money! Not Theirs & Fucking with Social Security, Medicare & Veterans Benefits may give them more than they bargained for! A Rebellion to Stop the Greedy POS TRAITORS! Millions & Millions & Millions of Americans should Protest in Washington & Show What They’re Going to Achieve! A Rebellion!

kansasthefreestate.bsky.social•49 days ago

I agree.

I hope that ALL the people will rise up on this one.

Billionaires have enough money to last 1,000 lifetimes, they don't need the money from the folks that actually survive because of these programs.

stalklo.bsky.social•49 days ago

Stupid voters. So ignorant

michaeldkerrigan.bsky.social•49 days ago

We have two years to make #HakeemJeffries speaker of the House.
What's stopping us?

lilrooster59.bsky.social•49 days ago

Hell yes!

joyofroses.bsky.social•49 days ago

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

tbeaumont.bsky.social•49 days ago

audrey-matters.bsky.social•49 days ago

A defender of the people

healpe53.bsky.social•48 days ago

Finally!!!!!

melindameyer.bsky.social•49 days ago

GOPs going to have a hard time with Hakeem. Hope it lasts.

genevie920420.bsky.social•49 days ago

A defender of the people

superman55.bsky.social•49 days ago

The DNC needs to stop attempting to negotiate with these maga/GOP.

frisson310.bsky.social•50 days ago

I hope I live to see the day when this man is running g things.

eldy-10.bsky.social•47 days ago

He really is an amazing person!

oregoncowgirl.bsky.social•49 days ago

Actually it IS an entitlement. An entitlement means you are entitled to something ie you paid for it like Social Security. Please quit saying it is NOT an entitlement. I paid for it there fore I AM ENTITLED TO THOSE BENEFITS.

childlesscatperson.bsky.social•49 days ago

I feel like Jeffries would make a great future president 💙

txlibboomer.bsky.social•49 days ago

He’s the best.

nevijo.bsky.social•50 days ago

oh if everyone of our representatives could have this class!

kmeissner1952.bsky.social•49 days ago

Hakeem is phenomenal. He's one of the most gifted public speakers I've ever heard

janlanbell.bsky.social•49 days ago

Which Congress/Presidents use at times to pay bills then they repay Social Security but when GW Bush Republican Pres. borrowed a couple of trillion for his wars and stuff he also tanked the economy + he put us into a deep recession and did not pay it back,

ifonly224.bsky.social•49 days ago

THANK YOU HAKEEM JEFFRIES!

eoawild.bsky.social•49 days ago

Stupid word game

We are entitled to get what we pay for

We pay for social security

jsmacc.bsky.social•49 days ago

In other words, “we hold title” to those funds. Deposits to those fund accounts were made in our name which is why the SSA can tell each of us, TO THE PENNY, how much we contributed and can therefore can calculate what we each may draw from OUR trust fund.

mvskoke-neb.bsky.social•48 days ago

The dems really need to project more of these truths into the face of America with every bullhorn and bully pulpit as often, openly, and loudly until the truth is recognized and understood! It’s time to over shout and wash away the lies! We should be past quietly doing what’s right!

mvskoke-neb.bsky.social•48 days ago

Agreed. Truth.

a1magfly.bsky.social•49 days ago

The only thing the other side wants is the money. We need to start making restitution noises and demand our money if they end the program. Refuse to be quiet and any legal folks out there that can help, please weigh in.

colover79.bsky.social•49 days ago

Love this guy. He fights for the lower and middle class, not for the super rich

saravox4u.bsky.social•49 days ago

While we’re at it we also paid for Tesla and space x and half the cost of the R&D for the pharmaceuticals they’re selling us. Not to mention the banks we bailed out with our own money.

rklantian.bsky.social•49 days ago

Actually, it is entitlement. Americans worked hard to earn it, and they most definitely are entitled to its benefits in their later years.

anonmrbear.bsky.social•50 days ago

It is compulsory to. Could we have used that cash for home purchase or retirement fund? Sure but we legally had to pay. So F’ing leave it alone you rich piece of sh*t.

arobertbitter.bsky.social•48 days ago

They're gonna take it away from you and say the bad Republicans made them do it. Just like Roe vs Wade and every other time they've screwed you over the last 40 years.

mat111.bsky.social•49 days ago

He did a great job!

playthrough.bsky.social•49 days ago

Every single time a Democrat stands up to speak they should refer to the soon to be president as “Convicted Felon Trump” rather than “President Trump”. That simple - like a drum beat.

harleygalsc.bsky.social•49 days ago

Stop calling him Trump or President elect! Call #45, Liar &/or Traitor! He was Never my President & I never call him President!
POS Lying Traitor is the perfect name!

playthrough.bsky.social•49 days ago

I am partial to Orange Faced Fucktard ...

lcchatter.bsky.social•49 days ago

👏👏👏👏👏
Abso-freaking-lutely ‼️

kenkiyama.bsky.social•49 days ago

Speaking forcefully in language that regular people can understand.

A lot of Dems can learn a lesson here.

agusting.bsky.social•49 days ago

Not just our adult lives. I started paying into SS when I was 14.

hopespringz.bsky.social•49 days ago

And OUR $

bigpoison.bsky.social•49 days ago

It is literally an entitlement, as in Title II. We ARE entitled to it!

cowgirl52.bsky.social•49 days ago

Do better WEAK Democrats! 🙄

sheilaeloise1946.bsky.social•49 days ago

Putin is after our SS ?

sheilaeloise1946.bsky.social•49 days ago

Russia is going to steal our SS and Medicare?

fu-elon.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you Hakeem.

tired-native.bsky.social•49 days ago

We pay into it. It means we are entitled. It feels like they repositioned the word entitlement to become a bad word.

sparkyl.bsky.social•49 days ago

Those of you who are arguing the point that Social Security is an entitlement apparently do not understand what a #dogwhistle is.

We're talking about right wing L-I-E-S. They take positives and turn them negative so their mouth breathers have something to parrot.

For now, DO NOT agree with them.

cygnus-x-1.bsky.social•49 days ago

About time someone explained it correctly, in front of Congress and didn't say we'll save entitlements..

Aout fucking time..

dan429.bsky.social•49 days ago

14th Amendment section 3 states that Trump can not be president. ACT NOW text PGZBAX to 50409 to let Congress know and go to https://nowmarch.org to join the resistance.

workingtrucker.bsky.social•50 days ago

👀 👇

facistantii.bsky.social•49 days ago

Notice when he said earned benefits he turned and looked directly at the feeble elf Johnson. I appreciate his vigor and diligence to keep our rights at the forefront.

bichonlady.bsky.social•49 days ago

Cut it. Prepare yourself. In one month MAGATS will eat each other and we will have to do nothing

realguyfawkes.bsky.social•49 days ago

It won’t matter what he says. The democrats need to use WHATEVER means are at their disposal to stop the republicans. Unfortunately, the Dems are loathe to do anything outside the norm. They are afraid of the republicans.

mustlovedogs585.bsky.social•49 days ago

Yes it’s my money.

77heelerst.bsky.social•48 days ago

👍💯

woodyweaver.bsky.social•49 days ago

He must have taken speaking lessons from BHO. Same phrasing. Very eloquent.

rhymenoceros.bsky.social•49 days ago

I think exactly the opposite, the words are the “right” words but you can tell he doesn’t believe what he’s saying

alberthubble.bsky.social•49 days ago

Half of the American people still think having health care and affordable Universities is some kind of Communism. You people have been tricked into this by your Oligarchs. And yes, we should use the world Oligarchs more often in the USA.

shelly2025.bsky.social•49 days ago

Is he new house speaker? Sorry I missed news.

brindlepug.bsky.social•49 days ago

To which we are ENTITLED!!! Let's fight back against that backwards language too.

fight4usademocracy.bsky.social•49 days ago

And if a few MAGAts had just had the balls to put America over their own selfish desires, we could have had this extraordinary man as our Speaker.

johnshea122.bsky.social•49 days ago

Are you Russian Republicans listening 👂? The American people pay into the Social Security and Medicare programs on a weekly basis and it is not part of the deficit issues that you keep talking about, but your tax cuts for the rich and wealthy corporations are the problem and you don’t do anything!

shelahblue.bsky.social•50 days ago

you tell ‘em! our money, our benefits.

activistmode.bsky.social•49 days ago

That’s our money! We paid for it. It’s not a gift like subsidies and tax breaks for rich people.

desirazo76.bsky.social•50 days ago

No notes 💥🎤

restingbeachface.bsky.social•49 days ago

Paul Ryan's beer soaked college wet dream but it didn't start with him. It was Reagan. And that's a big part of the reason why we mourn President Carter's exit off this mortal coil so hard.

judithanne.bsky.social•49 days ago

He's a great leader.

twy-anishiinabekwe.bsky.social•49 days ago

It’s like people have nos awareness of meaning’s of words.

purplelady47.bsky.social•49 days ago

And years ago they borrowed from it to pay off the debt. And never repaid the Loan.

jrmck913.bsky.social•49 days ago

He deserves to be Speaker. He is amazing and always cool under pressure.

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