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SidneyR

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47. What we are really saying is capitalism has a strong anti-democracy bias.

Wed Mar 19, 2025, 09:24 PM

Mar 19

And capitalism has a tendency to throw out the pretense of democracy when it becomes inconvenient to the powerful elite.

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Why Trump isn't afraid of upcoming Social Security cuts [View all] misanthrope Mar 19 OP

Plenty of us will be around in 4 years nt mimitabby Mar 19 #1

And Two Years... Ain't giving up EVER! Cha Mar 19 #23

There's no guarantee Trump will live another four years, either. Diamond_Dog Mar 19 #2

TY. Cha Mar 19 #24

This is so depressing Dave says Mar 19 #3

Just like the Gilded Age misanthrope Mar 19 #5

Well, with this post you've certainly proven title al bupp Mar 19 #4

I live in a part of the nation that is awash in tantamount Nazis misanthrope Mar 19 #6

No judgement al bupp Mar 19 #10

Martial Law EarthAbides Mar 19 #7

And watch how quickly our canes and walkers slightlv Mar 19 #35

Haven't needed to use a cane in awhile, but I do have an oak staff... Hekate Mar 19 #44

Trump doesn't care about the public reaction Ex Lurker Mar 19 #8

Congress pbmus Mar 19 #9

And if they care they do what? flamingdem Mar 19 #53

I'm amused that you think everyone on SS is on the brink of death DavidDvorkin Mar 19 #11

Those of us who are disabled are on the brink of death synni Mar 19 #13

Once SS is taken away, I guarantee it will not be amusing in the least. Irish_Dem Mar 19 #16

I didn't say I did. I am talking about his perspective. misanthrope Mar 19 #17

lol & many magats get SS and are Not going to be Cha Mar 19 #27

If I lose my Social Security, I will be dead. Dem2theMax Mar 19 #28

Love to hear you tell us how to survive, DavidDvorkin, when our main safety net is SSI. erronis Mar 19 #30

Okay, a lot of misunderstanding going on here DavidDvorkin Mar 19 #43

I understood what you meant Skittles Mar 19 #50

RIGHT? Skittles Mar 19 #46

There are oldsters past the ability to work a long day who are actually living on the small sum that is SS Hekate Mar 19 #48

So true CountAllVotes Mar 19 #58

David's right. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 19 #52

Trump knows from repeated experience that he is Teflon and there are no consequences. dalton99a Mar 19 #12

It will catch up Blue_Roses Mar 19 #15

YET. I'm Never Giving UP. Cha Mar 19 #29

Under this scenario Dan Mar 19 #14

Trump will say we're finally flying misanthrope Mar 19 #18

Nice visual, that Hekate Mar 19 #49

It's not just people who are on it who will suffer. Crunchy Frog Mar 19 #19

Once Trump/Musk feel they are free from repercussion misanthrope Mar 19 #20

I know but neither of them live in the real world Crunchy Frog Mar 19 #21

There is an election in less than 2 yrs iemanja Mar 19 #22

What's that thing you call an "election". Didn't you get the news? erronis Mar 19 #31

Last I heard, Don Jr was the designated heir to the slightlv Mar 19 #37

So you've decided to surrender to authoritarianism already? iemanja Mar 19 #60

trump knows he'd lose House in 2026 and tick off millions of GOPers cutting benefits. Silent Type Mar 19 #25

He's crashing the economy now misanthrope Mar 19 #26

Of course. That's the plan. Funny how many people didn't understand that putin, et.al. erronis Mar 19 #33

Heres an old saying, it's the economy stupid". William769 Mar 19 #32

THIS IS WHY. "Second, there's no guarantee the United States will ever have free and fair elections again." ancianita Mar 19 #34

Less than 2 years orangecrush Mar 19 #36

the gop sure isn't acting like it is even remotely worried about losing and election........ Takket Mar 19 #38

tRump said they would never have to vote again AKwannabe Mar 19 #39

For whatever a $ is worth in a few weeks. Buy diamonds, Trump$hit, musky Dogecoins. erronis Mar 19 #40

A highly implausible theory. Milions of americans will be impacted, both those who have retired and those on disability. Martin68 Mar 19 #41

Your last paragraph it dead on. Sadly no one listens to those of us who have the background and experience to usaf-vet Mar 19 #42

I have often said DENVERPOPS Mar 19 #59

Trump doesn't have time to bide his time. IMO. dchill Mar 19 #45

What we are really saying is capitalism has a strong anti-democracy bias. SidneyR Mar 19 #47

Oh, sorry birdographer Mar 19 #51

It's going to be a slow grind and then a sell out to private companies flamingdem Mar 19 #54

Problem is that no-one's wealth is insulated, Bluethroughu Mar 19 #55

Ayn Rand wasn't a billionaire misanthrope Mar 19 #56

You are correct, but the Right worships her foresight. Bluethroughu Mar 19 #57

He doesn't care because none of it impacts him Mountainguy Mar 20 #61

Exactly. H2O Man Mar 20 #62

There are special House elections in two or three WEEKS Old Testament Libera Mar 20 #63