LOL. Whatever makes your day. LOL
OK. Thanks for the endorsement.
LOL. Whatever makes your day. LOL
I know. There are morons who really believe they can change minds on an internet board. I truly feel sorry for those people. They need professional medical help.I doubt anyone changes their mind about anything on this board. LOL.
there are a few (I've got them on ignore) that are outright nut jobs and conspiracy nuts. They aren't worth a second of anyone's time. I suspect they have some severe personal family issues as well.
I doubt anyone changes their mind about anything on this board. LOL.
there are a few (I've got them on ignore) that are outright nut jobs and conspiracy nuts. They aren't worth a second of anyone's time. I suspect they have some severe personal family issues as well.
I dont think ANYONE on here is trying to change anyone else's mind. They are merely stating their Opinions!! If you are stupid enough to vote for Socialism and Harris, then More power to you. I personally was loving the $1.78 per gallon gas, 3% interest rates, Low Grocery costs, Secure borders, America being respected on the world stage, no wars all over the globe, etc etc. If you are happy with the last 3-1/2 years, CONGRATS to you .I know. There are morons who really believe they can change minds on an internet board. I truly feel sorry for those people. They need professional medical help.
I know I can use the "ignore" feature. BUT, I love to laugh at them. And as Jim Williams said in the Clint Eastwood movie, "Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil" when asked why he did not leave Savannah, Georgia: "living here pisses off all the right people." 😊 😊 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I am not stupid enough to vote for Trump, a wannabe dictator and right-wing extremist. I personally love all the bi-partisan legislation and the other legislation passed that will help America for generations. And as far as secure borders are concerned, let's go back to the Obama days when illegal crossings were at a 50-year low. Then Trump arrived. I personally love the wage and salary increases. NATO is stronger and united now because of the past 4 years. We don't have a President laughed at when speaking at the UN as happened when Trump spoke there. If you want a sequel Trump term, that's your deal. But remember, sequels usually turn out worse than the original.I dont think ANYONE on here is trying to change anyone else's mind. They are merely stating their Opinions!! If you are stupid enough to vote for Socialism and Harris, then More power to you. I personally was loving the $1.78 per gallon gas, 3% interest rates, Low Grocery costs, Secure borders, America being respected on the world stage, no wars all over the globe, etc etc. If you are happy with the last 3-1/2 years, CONGRATS to you .
I am not stupid enough to vote for Trump, a wannabe dictator and right-wing extremist. I personally love all the bi-partisan legislation and the other legislation passed that will help America for generations. And as far as secure borders are concerned, let's go back to the Obama days when illegal crossings were at a 50-year low. Then Trump arrived. I personally love the wage and salary increases. NATO is stronger and united now because of the past 4 years. We don't have a President laughed at when speaking at the UN as happened when Trump spoke there. If you want a sequel Trump term, that's your deal. But remember, sequels usually turn out worse than the original.
There you go projecting again.Troll on brother. You're not fooling anyone with this.
The Obama’s have a net worth of $70 million.
They own 4 luxurious properties: -
Washington DC home bought for $8.1M-
Martha’s Vineyard home bought for $11.75M-
Beachfront home in Hawaii bought for $8.7M-
Chicago home bought for $1.65M
Getting really tired of multi-millionaires preaching about the evils of money and greed.
So you don't care for our armed forces, public school system, US Post Office, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, aid for dependent children etc. etc.? All examples of socialism at work. When you retire you can send me your Social Security check which is also a great example of Socialism. Of course if Trump has his way there won't be a Social Security check for you or it will be drastically reduced.I dont think ANYONE on here is trying to change anyone else's mind. They are merely stating their Opinions!! If you are stupid enough to vote for Socialism and Harris, then More power to you. I personally was loving the $1.78 per gallon gas, 3% interest rates, Low Grocery costs, Secure borders, America being respected on the world stage, no wars all over the globe, etc etc. If you are happy with the last 3-1/2 years, CONGRATS to you .
So you don't care for our armed forces, public school system, US Post Office, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, aid for dependent children etc. etc.? All examples of socialism at work. When you retire you can send me your Social Security check which is also a great example of Socialism. Of course if Trump has his way there won't be a Social Security check for you or it will be drastically reduced.
So you don't care for our armed forces, public school system, US Post Office, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, aid for dependent children etc. etc.? All examples of socialism at work. When you retire you can send me your Social Security check which is also a great example of Socialism. Of course if Trump has his way there won't be a Social Security check for you or it will be drastically reduced.
Trump called Social Security a ponzi scheme and has advocated for its privatization. At one point he supported raising the retirement age to 70. He plans to cut taxes on Social Security income which likely means a huge loss of funding support which could also detrimentally affect Medicare.Please elaborate on this.
Trump called Social Security a ponzi scheme and has advocated for its privatization. At one point he supported raising the retirement age to 70. He plans to cut taxes on Social Security income which likely means a huge loss of funding support which could also detrimentally affect Medicare.
Trump called Social Security a ponzi scheme and has advocated for its privatization. At one point he supported raising the retirement age to 70. He plans to cut taxes on Social Security income which likely means a huge loss of funding support which could also detrimentally affect Medicare.
Furthermore:
The Republican Study Committee, which represents nearly 80 percent of House Republicans and 100 percent of House Republican leadership, has released a 2025 budget that would make Republican plans to gut Social Security a reality. By forcing Americans to work longer for less, their budget would cut Social Security benefits for 257 million people, or 3 in 4 Americans.
Breaking Social Security’s sacred promise is just the beginning — this extreme budget ends Medicare as we know it, attacks the Affordable Care Act, and slashes food assistance for children while lavishing the ultra-rich with massive new tax cuts.
Just trying to help you out, my good friend.
So Lurker and I are the same person again? LOL Lurker is a good guy. He and I differ on politics. But that's irrelevant. He still is a good guy, as well as intelligent, and, most importantly, I sense, a good family man.
Trump called Social Security a ponzi scheme and has advocated for its privatization. At one point he supported raising the retirement age to 70. He plans to cut taxes on Social Security income which likely means a huge loss of funding support which could also detrimentally affect Medicare .
Absolutely. I have friends, and family, who are opposite me politically. Same is true sports-wise. But we all get along and respect each other, and don't even playfully needle each other when things go against us. Behind a keyboard, things get out of hand. I really wish that was not the case. Thank you as well for the kind words.Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it. I feel the same about you too. It's a pleasant change over disagreeing with some others.
I also note that there is a big difference in how I respond to people, even those I disagree with, based on how cordial we are.
I think a lot of the over the top nonsense is a product of being on an anonymous message board. Get to know someone a little better and suddenly the debates get a bit more mature.
Being completely honest, doesn't social security fit the definition of a ponzi scheme?
And raising the retirement age to 70 was discussed by a couple posters here as a good idea, and only one was a trump voter.
I think maybe social security is screwed, and changes, painful changes, need to be made. But politically, no one will touch it.
He literally stated in 2016 that he would never cut SS and didn't.
Where do you get your info on inflation (above) and things like this from?
Then DONT!!!!! Noone is trying to change your (i have no clue how) mind and vote for Peace, Prosperity and security. If you are all for Iran Attacking Israel, Russia tying to take over countries and China about to invade (AND WILL under Harris) Taiwan. GOOD for you. Stay safe!!I am not stupid enough to vote for Trump, a wannabe dictator and right-wing extremist. I personally love all the bi-partisan legislation and the other legislation passed that will help America for generations. And as far as secure borders are concerned, let's go back to the Obama days when illegal crossings were at a 50-year low. Then Trump arrived. I personally love the wage and salary increases. NATO is stronger and united now because of the past 4 years. We don't have a President laughed at when speaking at the UN as happened when Trump spoke there. If you want a sequel Trump term, that's your deal. But remember, sequels usually turn out worse than the original.
If you want a sequel Trump term, that's your deal. But remember, sequels usually turn out worse than the original.
Being completely honest, doesn't social security fit the definition of a ponzi scheme?
And raising the retirement age to 70 was discussed by a couple posters here as a good idea, and only one was a trump voter.
I think maybe social security is screwed, and changes, painful changes, need to be made. But politically, no one will touch it.
The Democrat House Budget Committee - The Repubs wouldn't want you to know
https://democrats-budget.house.gov/house-republican-budget-plans-cut-social-security-benefits
You make the mistake that many make. You assume that people stick to one ideology on ALL issues. Do you stick to one ideology? You know what they say about people who "assume".Then DONT!!!!! Noone is trying to change your (i have no clue how) mind and vote for Peace, Prosperity and security. If you are all for Iran Attacking Israel, Russia tying to take over countries and China about to invade (AND WILL under Harris) Taiwan. GOOD for you. Stay safe!!
Raising the retirement age will occur eventually. It has to. Few politicians- there are a few- that are honest and admit that.
It's not a ponzi scheme though. That's just a term people use that never were in favor of social security at all.
You make the mistake that many make. You assume that people stick to one ideology on ALL issues. Do you stick to one ideology? You know what they say about people who "assume".Unlike you, I have no crystal ball to see into the future. I always try to vote for "GOOD". I know people who are more conservative than me. And I know people who are more liberal than me. God Bless them All. This is America. It's a free country. I tell folks to vote their conscience. You stay safe, too!!!
Raising the retirement age will occur eventually. It has to. Few politicians- there are a few- that are honest and admit that.
It's not a ponzi scheme though. That's just a term people use that never were in favor of social security at all.
Raising the retirement age will occur eventually. It has to. Few politicians- there are a few- that are honest and admit that.
I agree. It needs to be raised.
True.
I am fairly liberal on most issues now., especially cultural issues. I've become more liberal on most issues over the last 10 years.
People that have a different religion, or no religion, or who are gay (or anything else) deserve every freedom and liberty under the law that anyone else has- and should be protected from discrimination in the public arena. This is where I disagree with many conservatives the most.
But I have a mixture of views.
I support some regulation but I prefer government punish offenders more so than I do prevent them from offending- except in obvious- over the top cases.
I am for robust regulation of airlines and trains.
I do not support every view of Democrats or Harris or anyone else. Same goes for Trump and Republicans.
A "ponzi scheme" is synonymous with fraud.
There isn't any fraud with Social Security. Politicians have just intentionally chosen not to properly fund it. Social Security could be properly funded. A true ponzi scheme cannot.
You make the mistake that many make. You assume that people stick to one ideology on ALL issues. Do you stick to one ideology?
….and my car insurance was half what it is now. My grocery cart only buys 2/3 of what it bought during Trump’s years.All i know is When trump was doing his "BABBLE" gas was $1.79 in Rock Hill and Our Grocery bill was around $100.00 vs the $199.00 it is now for the EXACT same items. GIVE ME BABBLE verses slobbering..
I'm conservative on a lot of issues. I'm a strong "law and order" type. I have little sympathy for those who run from the cops on a "stop" and then claim "police brutality". I say "keep your hands on the steering wheel and do what they tell you. If afterwards you feel there has been brutality, that's one of the things lawyers and courts are for. If you are right, you might then win 'life changing money'".True.
I am fairly liberal on most issues now., especially cultural issues. I've become more liberal on most issues over the last 10 years.
People that have a different religion, or no religion, or who are gay (or anything else) deserve every freedom and liberty under the law that anyone else has- and should be protected from discrimination in the public arena. This is where I disagree with many conservatives the most.
But I have a mixture of views.
I support some regulation but I prefer government punish offenders more so than I do prevent them from offending- except in obvious- over the top cases.
I am for robust regulation of airlines and trains.
I do not support every view of Democrats or Harris or anyone else. Same goes for Trump and Republicans.
So paying the old investors with the new investors money is going on, but we're going to argue over the semantics of fraud or intent to deceive.
Okay. Not interested.
DittoI dont think ANYONE on here is trying to change anyone else's mind. They are merely stating their Opinions!! If you are stupid enough to vote for Socialism and Harris, then More power to you. I personally was loving the $1.78 per gallon gas, 3% interest rates, Low Grocery costs, Secure borders, America being respected on the world stage, no wars all over the globe, etc etc. If you are happy with the last 3-1/2 years, CONGRATS to you .