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Skittles

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42. no one said getting more money would be a bad thing

Reply to womanofthehills (Reply #40)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 04:48 PM

Apr 11

but the very idea this would happen when DOGE is actively trying to destroy SS is RIDICULOUS

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Scoop: Top Senate Dems propose emergency Social Security payment boost [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 10 OP

I think that's a terrible idea. It drives inflation too, and will be unevenly applied. bucolic_frolic Apr 10 #1

Yeah, I am not down with it either AKwannabe Apr 10 #2

Every single penny in Social Security comes from American Workers SnoopDog Apr 10 #5

Inflation? Pandemic STIM. More money chasing fewer goods. bucolic_frolic Apr 10 #7

Only a good idea during inflation. There is no inflation Bernardo de La Paz Apr 10 #8

So you are against any employee getting a raise in their paycheck? SnoopDog Apr 11 #20

Nonsense. Not applicable. Orthogonal to this discussion. Powder dry only on the goose SSI idea. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 11 #22

Got it. You have no response to logic... SnoopDog Apr 11 #24

You were illogical. You tried to put words in my mouth that are nonsense. Logically I am not against paycheck increases Bernardo de La Paz Apr 11 #25

tldr NJCher Apr 11 #27

More people will sign up for it. Igel Apr 10 #12

So you are saying that there are retirees that do not take SS? Because... SnoopDog Apr 11 #23

My dad waited until 70 to start taking his madville Apr 11 #30

Glad you and your family are rich. But, SnoopDog Apr 11 #33

You said it was ridiculous madville Apr 11 #36

I agree Rebl2 Apr 11 #31

So, even COLA raises are bad - right? SnoopDog Apr 11 #34

Nonsense. Now you try to stuff words into Rebl2's mouth. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 11 #37

No Rebl2 Apr 11 #43

I like that it's an actual amount and not a percentage womanofthehills Apr 11 #39

Interesting concept. James48 Apr 10 #3

This is a great idea SnoopDog Apr 10 #4

SS already has COLA. They're not going to pass an adjustment for inflation that hasn't happened yet. (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 10 #6

Count me as one of those seniors who'd be praising slightlv Apr 10 #10

Same here. ShazzieB Apr 10 #16

Few politicians have ever lost votes because they handed out money. Igel Apr 10 #13

COLA vs Chump BidenRocks Apr 10 #17

Democrats need to concentrate on preserving SS Skittles Apr 10 #9

It's just a messaging ploy madville Apr 11 #28

yeah Skittles Apr 11 #38

Exactly Rebl2 Apr 11 #32

I do not find getting $200 more on SS a gimmick womanofthehills Apr 11 #40

no one said getting more money would be a bad thing Skittles Apr 11 #42

All I know is that I won't be sending it back if I get it. dchill Apr 10 #11

The GOP will surely force a rule change so they don't have to fucking vote on it, as they've been doing to so Karasu Apr 10 #14

I oppose this unless there is a plan (eg, to raise the contribution rates or cap) spooky3 Apr 10 #15

One reason that I see this as a good idea is for those seniors Marie Marie Apr 10 #18

They shouldn't have their 401k tied to the markets madville Apr 11 #26

Financial advisers have LONG advocated that you need 60% of spooky3 Apr 11 #29

It's really all about individual risk tolerance madville Apr 11 #35

Rethugs would never stand for it Bayard Apr 11 #19

There should be stimulus checks for EVERYONE. milestogo Apr 11 #21

After our terribly low 2.5% COLA, any increase would be great! Number9Dream Apr 11 #41

Turning it into a conversation forces trump's bad policies into the spotlight right away. Torchlight Apr 11 #44