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SamuelAdams

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7. The other solutions all are politically unpopular.

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 10:08 AM

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We saw what happened when Bush tried to allow Social Security benefits to be invested. Raising the retirement age is even more unpopular. Obviously no one wants their taxes raised. There are only so many ways to extend the solvency.

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Four senior senators express alarm, push for 'hard' Social Security votes [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

no awards for moral courage for this bunch after ignoring the problem for years msongs Yesterday #1

No, but probably only lame ducks felt free enough to do this DFW Yesterday #3

But removing the cap technically isn't raising taxes, it's just adjusting contributions. nt in2herbs 19 hrs ago #18

To anyone who would have to pay more of their paycheck than they do now DFW 13 hrs ago #30

They're not all lame ducks. ShazzieB 17 hrs ago #26

The obvious simple solution is to raise or, better yet, remove the cap on income levels... GReedDiamond Yesterday #2

I paid double the SS for nearly 40 years being self employed years ago Bengus81 20 hrs ago #10

Exactly, Thune always has a mealy mouthed response/retort... IthinkThereforeIAM 19 hrs ago #19

I completey agree they should remove the cap jgmiller 18 hrs ago #24

I think the obvious solution is to not be simple DFW Yesterday #4

Most of these people are so wealthy they would not miss this money. travelingthrulife 20 hrs ago #6

They might have to pay for a tank of fuel for their 400' yacht Bengus81 20 hrs ago #11

Right, none of them are going to be faced with eviction or have their diet changed... IthinkThereforeIAM 18 hrs ago #20

The other solutions all are politically unpopular. SamuelAdams 20 hrs ago #7

Do what we do for all of the wars -- borrow. Also, Obama managed to extend the date by a year. Nt lostnfound 20 hrs ago #9

Bush like Trump wants SS privatized so some bud of theirs can get hold Bengus81 20 hrs ago #12

Social Security Trustees are all MAGA Kid Berwyn 20 hrs ago #5

And that was intentional... IthinkThereforeIAM 18 hrs ago #21

Project 2025 is MAGA for Urinary Executive (Trickle Down Forever) Kid Berwyn 18 hrs ago #23

What a waste to work for 45 years and to spend money helping those who needed it lostnfound 20 hrs ago #8

(a percent of which comprises the revenue). mdbl 19 hrs ago #15

Maybe the 4 Senators can come up with good ideas Buddyzbuddy 19 hrs ago #13

REMOVE. THE. CAP. TygrBright 19 hrs ago #14

Exactly, let everyone pay the same percentage on their Payroll Tax obligation. It is simply a huge gift to the Exp 17 hrs ago #27

Precisely! CoopersDad 12 hrs ago #33

Experts like Paul Krugman say vary affordable fixes are available to keep SS solvent. Republicans insist on holding SS Martin68 19 hrs ago #16

There is no "solvency" issue. It is bullshit. valleyrogue 19 hrs ago #17

It's like saying the USPS loses money. Bullshit. nt. druidity33 12 hrs ago #31

"3 of the 4 won't be there next year, not just Cassidy and Tillis but Durbin too." Wednesdays 18 hrs ago #22

"And what are they going to do when The Felon vetoes their bill?" BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago #25

It's not hard ...get rid of the cap or make the donut plan JT45242 17 hrs ago #28

During COVID in 2020, I bought a house. mnhtnbb 17 hrs ago #29

Are you also making 2X monthly payments? CoopersDad 12 hrs ago #34

No, right now short term interest rates mnhtnbb 10 hrs ago #36

Eliminating the payroll cap would solve the problem. Any Democrats who suggest anything else are not Democrats. Dangling0826 12 hrs ago #32

Gee whiz Katcat 11 hrs ago #35