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Author: UpNorthJoe 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: SS question during Debate
Date: 07/02/2024 1:58 PM
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an interesting Youtube video, from a person who gives advice on SS, analyzing the Biden response and the Trump response when the question of making Social Security solvent was posed during the debate.

Biden was not articulate, of course, but he at least had an answer. The OP of the Youtube video
showed proof that while Biden's plan would push out the insolvency date to 2044, the insolvency issue would arise again. But Biden at least had a thought out plan at getting started on something to deal with SS.

Trump had his usual gaslight response. Made up a bunch of BS, blaming illegal immigrants for bankrupting SS and Medicare, attacked Biden, and did not offer ANY plan. The OP of the Youtube video stated that contrary to Trump's BS about illegals causing SS to be depleted, studies have shown that illegals are often working with fake SS #'s, and will never receive SS. So Trump was COMPLETELY WRONG,lol, And again, Trump did not have any plan, just launched into his usual BS.

Just to be clear, the OP of the video was not happy with either response. But Trump has zero clue and zero plan, the Debate clearly showed that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFApuGzVLg

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Author: intercst   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: SS question during Debate
Date: 07/02/2024 2:14 PM
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I'm not worried about SS and am waiting another 18 months to age 70 to start benefits.

Lots of Trumpers are on Social Security and will recognize if it's cut. Trump has no idea how to fix SS, but he won't to anything to anger his base.

History tells us that anyone who suggests cutting Social Security is voted out in the next election.

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Author: UpNorthJoe 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: SS question during Debate
Date: 07/03/2024 9:32 AM
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"Lots of Trumpers are on Social Security and will recognize if it's cut. Trump has no idea how to fix SS, but he won't to anything to anger his base."

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The problem is his base has so far shown that they will roll with anything he does. So Trump could cut SS and Medicare and blame it on Dems, and they'd believe him, and happily go along with it, until they get the next, short check. Trump will sell his base out in a NY minute, and they'll believe his gaslight excuse, same as its ever been.

I can back out of decision to take it early if November turns out better than expected.
But I'm getting the paperwork started and in place as a contingency plan.
I've read your posts about maxing SS, and how it is by far the best inflation adjusted annuity that can be "bought", and agree 100%. So keeping options open...............
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