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OldBaldy1701E

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15. Thanks.
Tue Dec 17, 2024, 08:41 AM
Dec 2024

But, it is why I find it very funny when people praise Social Security. I have found that they don't mind giving it to the wealthy, who absolutely do not need it, but they balk at doing so for everyone else unless they are forced to. And, about half of us cannot afford to force them to. So, we just slowly waste away. I mean, we are not making anyone rich, and we are not rich ourselves, so in the modern America's eyes, people like me have no worth or merit.

You'd think they would at least try to streamline the ability to remove ourselves since they don't seem to want us around. But, that would start a revolt, so they act like they care while in actuality making it impossible for most to get anything from the fund they paid into their entire lives.

By design, of course.

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Looks like time is growing short now. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 OP
Of course you have value and valuable things to offer Laurelin Dec 2024 #1
Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #5
Dear sweet baldy XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 #2
Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #6
It's easy for a complete stranger to say this Schlocko Dec 2024 #3
I am trying to find a way to justify that. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #7
Sounds like you might have some chronic condition Schlocko Dec 2024 #10
Tried twice. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #11
Well, that sucks. Schlocko Dec 2024 #13
Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #15
I'm so sorry. I wish I knew how to make things better. LiberalLoner Dec 2024 #4
You said something. That is already more help than I get from some circles. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #8
Okay, here is an update... OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #9
I'm glad you are hanging in there, physically. I got my hopes up with Star Trek and the LiberalLoner Dec 2024 #12
'Okay' is debatable, but I am still here. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #14
Thank you ❤️💚❤️💚 LiberalLoner Dec 2024 #16
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