Raising the debt ceiling...

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Nope. You're the asshole by yourself today.

You want to take away the money we've paid into all these years (I've been working 30 years, will have to do at least 10-15 more) and give it to welfare? Or they just keep it? Not sure why you think money earmarked for SS shouldn't go to retirees. Just because the government has spent what I paid in doesn't mean they don't owe that back. I would take a check to invest myself, but they can't renege on the deal.

Not by myself--Dick's here.

I don't want to take away social security; I'm simply discussing the options that appear to be on the table right now.

What I do want is some movement towards reducing the debt and deficit. Not my fault the fuckwads in Washington are choosing these approaches vs. illegal immigrant and welfare reform.

I'm bothered by the increase in defense spending too. Cut everything!