Archive for the 'social security' Category
If Only…
Posted on September 15, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Big Shitpile, John McCain, economy, social security | Leave a Comment
If only John McCain had already had his way, my Social Security money would be all tied up in the stocks which are down 300 points in less than an hour of trading so far today.
As part of Social Security reform, I believe that private savings accounts are a part of it—along the lines that [...]
Taking Care Of The Elderly Is Disgraceful
Posted on July 9, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, DC, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, social security | Leave a Comment
Just ask John McCain:
“Americans have got to understand that we are paying present-day retirees with the taxes paid by young workers in America today. And that’s a disgrace. It’s an absolute disgrace, and it’s got to be fixed.“
Now, as every blogger who picked up this story before me has noted, what McCain describes is exactly [...]
I’m Putting My Privatized Social Security Money Directly Into High-Risk Mortgage Lenders
Posted on March 25, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under Bush administration, economy, social security | Leave a Comment
Please, Republicans, try to make “reforming” Social Security into an issue again. Do it in an election year. Do it precisely when Americans are convinced that the economy is the most busted it’s been in years and will be especially receptive to sacrificing what little financial security they have.
Recently re-elected Bush with 50% approval couldn’t [...]
