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In reply to the discussion: Watchdogs say world's richest man Elon Musk has 'declared war on Social Security' [View all]Jit423
(439 posts)13. My signature line for billionaires like Must is this:
"When having it ALL is not enough." There must be pain for others.
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Watchdogs say world's richest man Elon Musk has 'declared war on Social Security' [View all]
geardaddy
Dec 5
OP
I have always maintained that most rich people need substance abuse therapy.
travelingthrulife
Dec 6
#45
Eff this bastard! For many, that SS check (for which they worked all their lives) allows them to eat and have a
LoisB
Dec 5
#7
Those scumbags can't think in terms of their own parents, grandparents or what they would do if they hadn't
LoisB
Dec 5
#38
They fail to realize the fundamental reason Social Security was instituted . . .
Journeyman
Dec 5
#10
Rich fuckers hate that they have to pay into their employees Social Security
Wild blueberry
Dec 5
#40
Yup. The employers want the payroll tax gone so they can keep more money.
travelingthrulife
Dec 6
#47
Yes, we all know this is why his stupid fictional austerity department no one wanted was created. This shouldn't be news
Karasu
Dec 5
#20
A man worth 300 billion dollars doesn't want people to have enough money to live on in their old age.
patphil
Dec 5
#22
They think it won't impact them. It will only screw over their kids, not them.
travelingthrulife
Dec 6
#50