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rubbersole

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17. Pretty much. A long-in-the-tooth taker.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025, 08:33 PM

Jul 23

And I'm loving mine. No alarms, no boss and a good dog. Cruising.

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Well, I crossed the Rubicon today [View all] Aviation Pro Jul 23 OP

Me too, but we're all "Herberts" as seen on Star Trek... wcmagumba Jul 23 #1

Damn that's a blast from the past Aviation Pro Jul 23 #10

I have often thought of Trump popsdenver Jul 23 #46

The Establishment has alsways been Herberts. I'm part of no Establishment. rickyhall Jul 24 #58

Congratulations! LoisB Jul 23 #2

Thank you Aviation Pro Jul 23 #9

Ya Fuckin worthless Bum BOSSHOG Jul 23 #3

Thanks BOSS Aviation Pro Jul 23 #8

Now get out there and harvest some crops! tanyev Jul 23 #4

Hee hee hee. That's what TSF envisions for us all after our first career. brush Jul 23 #6

I'm pretty sure he doesn't know his ass from a hole-in-the-ground... BurnDoubt Jul 23 #14

Think I'll stick around in my chosen profession for a bit before I have to hit the fields Aviation Pro Jul 23 #7

Congrats malaise Jul 23 #5

I was just put on disability in May so not only am I a worthless eater, I'm a worthless driver Cheezoholic Jul 23 #11

Oh great. another one complicit in a big Ponzi Scheme. Marie Marie Jul 23 #12

You and your employers invested it. Delmette2.0 Jul 23 #38

Hey, I've been a freeloader for 14 years.. Permanut Jul 23 #13

I Am Too MissouriDem47 Jul 23 #49

may I ask how long ago you applied Skittles Jul 23 #15

First available month, March Aviation Pro Jul 23 #16

OK great, thanks Skittles Jul 23 #18

Pretty much. A long-in-the-tooth taker. rubbersole Jul 23 #17

I'll see your useless eater and raise you Warpy Jul 23 #19

Good analysis! electric_blue68 Jul 23 #31

Wellll Katcat Jul 23 #20

Damn young 'uns. If it weren't for you people claiming the money at your age, us elderly folk Wonder Why Jul 23 #21

Congrats!! 2naSalit Jul 23 #22

At least it's not the Styx😂 TexLaProgressive Jul 23 #23

Hah! - was going to say, Beware the Ides of March UTUSN Jul 24 #64

Congratulations! But, Nature abhors a vacuum Marthe48 Jul 23 #24

Not retired yet Aviation Pro Jul 23 #28

Great way to fool Mother Nature! Marthe48 Jul 23 #47

I'm on about my eighth. tavernier Jul 23 #39

You are a bloated tick on the ass of society Stinky The Clown Jul 23 #25

Congratulations! You earned it surfered Jul 23 #26

Welcome to the club misanthrope Jul 23 #27

Congratulations ol Bean.. welcome to Cha Jul 23 #29

You'll get everything you pai into in about 7 years. underpants Jul 23 #30

Congrats! electric_blue68 Jul 23 #32

ive been drwing ss along w ss i for a while now . AllaN01Bear Jul 23 #33

Welcome orangecrush Jul 23 #34

It's a nice feeling! COL Mustard Jul 23 #35

Finally broke into your savings account, eh? Think. Again. Jul 23 #36

i heard there's some farm jobs that need fillin'. ret5hd Jul 23 #37

I have been worthless bum for 15 years. nt doc03 Jul 23 #40

AKA: czarjak Jul 23 #41

What this country needs BOSSHOG Jul 23 #42

I'm trying to remember how to say that Oeditpus Rex Jul 23 #43

Congrats from another useless eater. GoodRaisin Jul 23 #44

Gonna Be Me Next Month WiVoter Jul 23 #45

Thirteen months until I join you. Ms. Toad Jul 23 #48

About a month to go for me LSparkle Jul 23 #50

I actually retired 3 years ago, and I've been on Medicare for 3 years. Ms. Toad Jul 24 #62

Iʻd be really interested to know how you figured out whether to retire when you are able or when the payout is highest. mahina Jul 23 #51

I took the amount I would begin to receive at full retirement (66 years 8 months) Aviation Pro Jul 24 #59

Your deserve your social security.............welcome to the useless eater's club............. turbinetree Jul 23 #52

You're only getting back what they've taken FROM you. The ones REALLY on the take B.See Jul 23 #53

Well, then in that case, good luck taking Rome. Xavier Breath Jul 23 #54

Today, I found $1250.01 gone from my savings account, the entire balance, Jack Valentino Jul 24 #55

Been there for almost a year now. lees1975 Jul 24 #56

Welcome to the club! lark Jul 24 #57

Welcome!! mountain grammy Jul 24 #60

My husband retired this month and next month we start medicste and he is starting his social security. kimbutgar Jul 24 #61

May you be blessed to homegirl Jul 24 #63

Welcome to the club Faux pas Jul 24 #65

Welcome. traveler50 Jul 24 #66

Congrats! No, it makes you someone who's earned it. calimary Jul 24 #67