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The new social security raise starting in January is a joke!

Biden announced he was giving people in social security a 3.2% raise to combat inflation. My wife signed up for Social security this past September. She was told that her Medicare insurance payments would be deducted from her check before she got it. That's fine. Two weeks ago she got a letter from Medicare stating they were raising the cost of her drug coverage plan. So after deducting the new increase of this new 3.2% pay raise she will only see an additional $0.78 per month in her check to cover all the inflation Biden has caused. Thanks Joe! Don't count on our support in November.
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You're absolutely clueless what a COLA raise is on Social Security. COLA (cost of living allowance) raises to Social Security are calculated each year to reflect inflation. If you get more.....inflation is up. If you get less...inflation is down. In ANYONE'S world.........less inflation is better........so getting less COLA is getting exactly what everyone says they want...............less inflation.

Saying don't count on my vote in November because inflation is down..........is well over the line of stupid. You won't vote for someone who is bringing inflation down??????? God no wonder so many people can be duped by trump. You don't even comprehend what you're complaining about.
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@MaBalzEsHari is that how you see the world trump caused inflation and Biden fixed it. Good Lord I want out of the western world. Spoiled thoughtless society
@SW-User I have a degree in economics from Washington University..........I am guessing yours came from YouTube University, Trump was EXACTLY who laid the foundation for the inflation Biden was blamed for about an hour after he took office. Under trump tariffs raised INSTANTLY every single thing we bought that was not produced in the U.S. by 10% to 25%...depending on the item or food. He needed to fire up the not too bright by scaring them to death that ANYONE that wasn't snow white and wearing a pointed hood was bad for America. So right out of the gate he cancelled immigrant LEGAL work Visas. That meant less workers in meat packing plants.....the poultry and egg insidstry....the building of new homes......the paper industry......the vegetable and fruit industry.

So what shortages did we see during the pandemic genius? Eggs.........toilet paper,,,,,meat.....veggieds canned and fresh........eggs and chicken. And when a shortage exists........the prices goes up. THAT IS INFLATION. And ALL of that was felt by ALL of us.....under trump and we're still struggling to catch up....and lower prices back down. Inflation is NOW 3.1% so it almost back to "normal"...........and guess who was in office when it is going down?

It's taken Biden 3 years to bring inflation down. Think about that. If Biden is bringing it BACK DOWN..............and it was going full force when Biden took office and he started bringing it back down..................take your time.....this will make your brain hurt.............under what president did it go up?
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@MaBalzEsHari You say a lot just to say the same things that's been said since Obama. His economy was so bad because of bush Trump's economy was so good because of Obama and Biden economy is so bad because of Trump. Oh yeah let's not forget Trump's economy wasn't good the low cost of living was just me remembering life wrong. You got a basic degree for general work at a liberal university so if course you see reason
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@MaBalzEsHari those numbers don't reflect prices
@SW-User It took trump 4 years to hurt housing starts and start the ball rolling down hill....bummer Biden can't reverse that as fast as the cult thinks he should.
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@MaBalzEsHari it took trump coming out of office to see those prices go up and they've stayed up. Long winded echoes doesn't change reality
@SW-User Maybe trump can change all of that Biden mess from prison...........where he belongs.
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User he never even said that!
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User you can move any time!
SW-User
@Handfull1 I know you think that's how immigration works, but it's a process unless you're coming across the southern border
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User you honestly know nothing! All mouth, no substance. I truly feel bad for you. And, yes, I’m sure you could care less. Have your opinion, pick your battles but open your eyes to others. Something happened to you to be so bitter. I hope you find peace eventually.
SW-User
@Handfull1 so you have no rebuttal but wanted to get the last word in with a smug snarky response that's cool we're living in your dream dystopia anyway
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User oh I only wish! This world is definitely not my dream! I’d do much better.
SW-User
@Handfull1 what's stopping you
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User because unlike you, I don’t have all the answers to life. Nor pretend to. I do what I can to make the world a better place! Barely a dent!
SW-User
@Handfull1 how do you see yourself making the world a better place? I know we all like to believe we're good people and always do the right thing but take an honest look at yourself. How many starving people have you walked past, how many hospitals with dying children asked you for donations that you shrugged off? What about the homeless vets without a leg or arm. Do you look the other way or do you buy them breakfast and chat with them? A 15 minute conversation with someone on the street and a hot meal would make a world of a difference to them. Is bickering online to strangers making the world a better place. You have this limitless tool in the palm of your hand you can do all kinds of good with, but you choose to spend your time with that tool arguing politics. I'm honest about who i am and describe the work how I see it.
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User i only go after one’s that are just nasty. If I can soften them a bit, it makes the world a better place. I also multitask rather well actually! And you?

I worked at a non profit in the inner city for years. The homeless knew me. They have a voice and I listened. You’re going after the wrong person on this topic.
SW-User
@Handfull1 tell me about it who were they how did they end up where they were did you really listen or was it all just pandering
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User reread my edit. Maybe you’ll understand. I figure you’ll block me soon. I’ve done my job!
Musicman · 61-69, M
@MaBalzEsHari Spreading your party lies still won't get my vote and just shows how ignorant you are.
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@Handfull1 trying to go off topic now that I've called out your bull shit. I know a lot of people who really care about the undesirables when it suits their image I have no reason to believe you're not in that crowd you fit the bill.
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@SW-User that’s on you, not me. I think you just get joy going after me when in reality, you’ve got nothing. Have a nice day!
SW-User
@Handfull1 I have had a lot you just don't see it there's a difference
@Musicman Yes...common knowledge you can find at any Social Security office or website is "party lies". Everything is a lie unless your Lard says it. Too bad such a person of truth at rallies is scared shitless of perjury if he testifies at ANY of his court trials, isnt it? Only Orange Messiah has the truth.