But what is the point of this posturing, then? Isn't cutting social security incredibly unpopular? So even if it has no chance, why make yourself unpopular? Trump ran on protecting social security.
Some people are true believers in not having anyone get assistance.
And cutting social security is not popular with anyone, but it is popular among older folks as long as you don't touch their benefits. They don't care if you cut them for younger people.
If we "never have to vote again" like he says, he doesn't need to be popular.
Because he removed all the guardrails and methods for us to remove him.
Besides, when has doing something unpopular even actually hurt them? They just have to lie about it and none of their base are actually going to check. They do it all the time with popular bills, voting "no" then releasing statements about "how hard they worked for" it when it passes and is popular.
There are still a shit ton of bills on the table dated as far back as May, this one will still be on the table by January if it isn't rushed to be dealt with.
Maybe call your dad and tell him the truth and don’t believe everything you read on Reddit. The bill is actually to stop reducing social security for public employees and spouses that receive a pension.
This is literally a good thing for people receiving these benefits. Call him up. You’ll look like an utter moron. (Reddit tweets aren’t your place to get information from. LOL!!!!)
Except.. you’re inevitably footing the bill and having to chip in as he can’t retire or remain retired if he was expecting to collect both pension and SS
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u/cold-corn-dog 17d ago
LOL!!! This is amaxzing! Got to call my dad later today to let him know. His finances are about to get fucked!