“Social Security Payments Could Be Interrupted For First Time In 80 Years…”.
Folks, it’s time. If President Musk is going to withhold Social Security money from deserving citizens, the populous need to start discussing withholding our Federal Income tax from this Criminal Regime!
Nowadays we say people are “entitled” when what we mean is that they *feel* entitled even if they are not. That’s a result and cause of the eroded meaning of the word.
Congress: Raise the social security wage base limit beyond $176,000! Musk and his contemporaries stopped paying into social security in the first few minutes of 2025. There are solutions other than cuts.
It actually IS an entitlement and that is a GOOD THING. In the context of federal budget policy, the word "entitlement" is synonymous with "mandatory." MUST BE PAID. Not subject to the annual discretionary appropriations process. The word is even in the statute: "...shall be entitled
Some people assume that the MAGAGOP are twisting the use of the word, to mean "believing oneself inherently deserving of a benefit, even if you are not" and it is certainly possible, given their dislike of Social Security, that they are using it that way.
Well now you know - you are entitled by law. A law that expressly uses the word entitlement. And that in that context means "must be paid." So long as you meet the statutory requirements.
None of us are going to forget that we have earned it. But we are not going to be able to keep it if some in congress don’t grow a spine and fight for it!
I've posted to reps asking why lawyers, judges aren't involved? Don't wait till ppl gone, systems, checks etc not being processed BC of ppl gone or system turned off.
There are many lawsuits, many lawyers, many judges. So far, there is no indication that any money has been taken or that benefits will be cut or terminated. The fear at this point is that because they have access to the computers, they could do something like that.
Why do they think they can continue taking money out of Americans paychecks after they destroy the system and then just deposit it into the cover the billionaires tax relief fund? They will no longer have any right to take our money.
We need to show Americans clips from the Rogan show with Musk where he calls Social Security the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. This will be his basis for destroying the program and stealing the money. We also need to show him calling poor Americans parasites. They need to see the truth.
Needs repeating daily. Seems American taxpayers don’t realize that it’s THEIR MONEY funding the felon & oligarchs…and that Social Security is their earned money, not a handout.
It actually IS an entitlement and that is a GOOD THING. In the context of federal budget policy, the word "entitlement" is synonymous with "mandatory." MUST BE PAID. Not subject to the annual discretionary appropriations process. The word is even in the statute: "...shall be entitled
Some people assume that the MAGAGOP are twisting the use of the word, to mean "believing oneself inherently deserving of a benefit, even if you are not" and it is certainly possible, given their dislike of Social Security, that they are using it that way.
Let me add to that: it was NOT optional. We had no choice as to whether or not we would contribute. It is NOT a ponzi scheme. Funds are held in a trust fund and have been since 1940. It does not in any way, shape, or form contribute to the national debt. Leave it the fuck alone.
It does contribute to the debt. By law, any excess revenue (revenue not needed to pay current benefits) must be invested in Treasury bonds. Those bonds are debt instruments. When you buy a bond, you are lending money to the government. The bonds are held in what we call a trust fund. Right now, the
Thanks for all of that! I don't get that it's currently contributing to the national debt, but I'll take your word for it. I could see it happening in the future when contributions to social security are less than payouts, 2035 or so.
So, I agree with you. But it is only your earned benefit until you’ve received the money you put in. Would you want to be put out after that or would you hope that society would help take care of you?
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I understand that SS probably needs reform to ensure it is around for the next generation but the mentality that you earned the benefit by paying in is dangerous.
I personally believe that you earned the benefit because of what you have contributed to society for 65 years, it’s our turn now.
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Folks, it’s time. If President Musk is going to withhold Social Security money from deserving citizens, the populous need to start discussing withholding our Federal Income tax from this Criminal Regime!
“Entitlements” means literally things you are entitled to, as opposed to their being given as gifts or stolen.
Reclaim “entitlement”!
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section402&num=0&edition=prelim
I’m 67.
should you do the right thing and call your legislators
What kind of shit hole country threatens their seniors on the daily?
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section402&num=0&edition=prelim
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I personally believe that you earned the benefit because of what you have contributed to society for 65 years, it’s our turn now.