“It will be my objective to phase out Social Security." - Sen. Mike Lee says the quiet part out loud.

[Toddsterpatriot]

And you base all your claims on… nothing

I base it on much higher returns from the stock market than from Social Security.
It involves math, so it is difficult for liberals to follow.

 

[Nostra]

Another part of the Galveston plan is a life insurance program. So over and above all the other advantages over SS, there is another huge chunk of money for family members upon death. SS gives you about $300.

 

[Stann]

"to pull it up by the roots and get rid of it".

Well, that's plain enough for me! What do you think?

They probably figure ( incorrectly ) most people on social security are " enemy " Democrats and this would be a good way to get rid of them. Wrong as usual.

 

[Lakhota]

Why do they hate Social Security so much?

 

[dblack]

Why do they hate Social Security so much?

The same reason you love it so much: it promotes the idea of government as our benevolent lord and master.

 

[WorldWatcher]

Why do they hate Social Security so much?

Because if they can git rid of Social Security, they can tap into the profit of managing even more retirment money.

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[Toddsterpatriot]

Because if they can git rid of Social Security, they can tap into the profit of managing even more retirment money.

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I'd be willing to pay a little bit more to manage my money to
get private level returns versus the much lower government level returns.

 

[dblack]

Because if they can git rid of Social Security, they can tap into the profit of managing even more retirement money.

And the government doesn't want to let go of that.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Why do they hate Social Security so much?

Because it is harming my financial security.