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CousinIT

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2. Deserved and good. Congress won't deal with the shortfall until forced. And then it will mean cuts for all

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Feb 25, 2025, 06:19 PM

Feb 2025

even though other alternatives are available. But the fucking billionaires don't want to pay their fair share so solutions that avoid cuts such as lifting the cap won't be considered.

I deliberately planned to have my benefits cut by at least 30% when I retire. I will come up short. Add to that the MASSIVE inflation SHitler will cause and I'll be fucked.

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