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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Subject: "learn the dignity of work" by force
Date: 10/06/25 1:39 PM
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I have been suggesting that the dearth of immigrant labor will be offset by forcing other people into the workforce. The Medicaid work requirement is one vector. Increased child labor another. Elimination of income tax on OT pay, is the first step in eliminating "OT" pay, so Proles receive straight time, no matter how many hours they work.

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans

Currently, the Social Security Administration evaluates disability claims by considering age, work experience and education to determine if a person can adjust to other types of work. Older applicants, typically over 50, have a better chance of qualifying because age is treated as a limitation in adapting to many jobs.

But now officials are considering eliminating age as a factor entirely or raising the threshold to age 60, according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share private discussions. They also plan to modernize labor market data used to judge whether claimants can work,


yahoo.com - Trump plan limit disability benefits

JC to palsied, elderly, man "shut up and work!!!"

Of course, the big ones will the be the Medicare work requirement, and elimination of the Social Security old age pension, so that people only receive benefits if disabled, regardless of age.

Repubs "we preserved the social safety net".

Steve
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