There should be extraordinary benefits, particularly for combat. I'm not sure non combat disability should fall into the same category.
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There should be extraordinary benefits, particularly for combat. I'm not sure non combat disability should fall into the same category.
Because someone collecting almost $100k in benefits doesn't also need to be collecting social security disability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tgo01
"We should fulfill our promises to the men and women who serve, but..."
Let me stop you right there, Tom. It is Tom, isn't it? Tom, I want to give you the chance to think this sentence through. Is there any way to end it and not be a huge dbag? Think it over, Tom.
Everyone is entitled to receive social security, no matter how much they make.Quote:
Originally Posted by Androidpk
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Originally Posted by Tgo01
Before Coburn starts yammering about this, he should think about how little money we are actually talking about in this example. Perhaps we should take a look at the people that are gaming the system of unemployment and medicaid instead, since the dollar amounts are much larger and the majority of them have never contributed anything to our society, unlike someone that takes an oath to defend the nation.
You want to look at veterans and SS disability, better be careful since then you will have to also look at the 1.5 million that have been added during the current administration. Cannot have one without the other.
I guess Mitch McConnel is getting desperate.
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How is this any different from anything the other side does?Quote:
Originally Posted by Back
Thats sort of the point. These kinds of tactics piss me off whether it's dems, republicans, gas companies, predatory lenders, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by kutter