We know somethings got to be done, but what I want them to know, them being rich politicians who sure as hell wouldn't take a pay cut, a furlough with out pay, cut in benifits, loss of perks or any other such sacrifice we are expected to make in the name of a sane affordable future for our kids.
What kills me is the word "entitlements". Anyone nearing the gold years of collecting some social security knows they've paid in to the system. Every pay check, every year you raised kids, paid taxes, voted, volunteered for civil projects, we baby boomers are expecting to get back some of that.
I know AARP has stats on this, but what percentage of seniors are living solely on social security?
What percentage of seniors need this social security as a vital part of their budget?
We baby boomers are a huge voting block. Don't go taking away our hope of a decent life when we retire by choice or default.
Now that they've gotten us used to no cost of living increase, we're hearing there is actually inflation going on.
It's time to demand some respect. Baby Boomers, Seniors, social security is the investment we've made over 60 years of life time. We want it. We're not donating it to pay off the bail outs of bankers and corporations who don't even pay taxes, who boast billion dollar quarterly profits.
I get it, some youngsters collecting on the social security disablement clause could get a little more scrutiny. Those making huge bucks need to continue paying a percentage into the fund, forget about a cap on taxing their gross income.
If you take away money from seniors, it has to come some other way. We won't be going out to dinner, buying clothes, going on trips, giving grandkids presents.
Is that what politicians want to see happen?
And thats my rant for today.
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