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Kahuna

(27,358 posts)
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 05:53 PM Mar 22

COMMERCE SECRETARY LUTNICK BELIEVES SOCIAL SECURITY IS A LUXURY, SO DON'T COMPLAIN IF IT'S LATE.

This is who they are. This is what those oligarchs really think about us. "Let's say Social Security didn't send out their checks this month, my mother-in-law— who's 94— she wouldn't call and complain. She just wouldn't. She'd just think something got messed up." Of course she wouldn't complain because her livelihood doesn't depend on it. She has a billionaire for a son in law.

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COMMERCE SECRETARY LUTNICK BELIEVES SOCIAL SECURITY IS A LUXURY, SO DON'T COMPLAIN IF IT'S LATE. (Original Post) Kahuna Mar 22 OP
I'd say it is time to email/whatever this thug and loudly complain to him about threating our SS. SWBTATTReg Mar 22 #1
LOL.... Hope22 Mar 22 #2
It's worked fine BOSSHOG Mar 22 #3

SWBTATTReg

(25,176 posts)
1. I'd say it is time to email/whatever this thug and loudly complain to him about threating our SS.
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 06:00 PM
Mar 22

I'm getting sick and tired of these thugs. Here's some more information on this thug so we can all write him and complain angrily...

Howard Lutnick has faced controversy primarily due to his dual roles in business and politics. As the head of Donald Trump's transition operation, he has been accused of improperly mixing his business interests with his governmental duties, raising ethical concerns. Additionally, Lutnick's involvement with Cantor Gaming has drawn scrutiny due to regulatory issues and past conflicts with state and federal regulators in the sports betting industry. These controversies highlight the challenges of navigating business and political responsibilities.

Name Howard Lutnick
Position Secretary of Commerce
State White House
Party Republican
Entered Office January 20, 2025
Office Room 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
Phone number (202) 456-1111

Hope22

(3,907 posts)
2. LOL....
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 06:16 PM
Mar 22

When I was paying the withholding taxes for my business for 35 years, which included matching the employees portion and doubling my own, the government was less than pleased if a payment was one day late. This is totally rich. This guy needs to think before he speaks.

BOSSHOG

(42,107 posts)
3. It's worked fine
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 06:20 PM
Mar 22

Mostly like a well oiled machine. Operated by competent people. And in two months what happened? Who did what? He’s kinda right. That $1800 check Grandma waits on every month is a luxury compared to what he is offering. Be happy with your check or else. Sincerely the Republican Party. And if you voted for trump you won’t get a check because of something President Biden did.

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