Thanks to my Cousin Merrill for this email .... interesting, just passing the information along to all...
Just in case some of you young whippersnappers (& some older ones) didn't know this. It's easy to check out, if you don't believe it. Be sure and show it to your kids. They need a little history lesson on what's what and it doesn't matter whether you are Democrat or Republican. Facts are Facts!!!
Social Security Cards up until the 1980s expressly stated the number and card were not to be used for identification purposes. Since nearly everyone in the United States now has a number, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message was removed.[9]
An old Social Security card with the "NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION" message.
Our Social Security
Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) Program. He promised:
1.) That participation in the Program would be Completely voluntary,
No longer Voluntary
2.) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual Incomes into the Program,
Now 7.65% on the first $90,000
3.) That the money the participants elected to put into the Program would be deductible from their income for tax purposes each year,
No longer tax deductible
4.) That the money the participants put into the Iindependent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the general operating fund, and therefore, would only be used to fund the Social Security Retirement Program, and no other Government program, and,
Under Johnson the money was moved to The General Fund and Spent
5.) That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income.
Under Clinton & Gore Up to 85% of your Social Security can be Taxed
Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are now receiving a Social Security check every month -and then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of the money we paid to the Federal government to 'put
away' -- you may be interested in the following:
Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the general fund so that Congress could spend it?
A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically controlled House and Senate.
Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?
A: The Democratic Party.
Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social Security annuities?
A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the 'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the Senate, while he was Vice President of the USÂ
Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving annuity payments to immigrants?
A: That's right! Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.
Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65, began to receive Social Security payments! The Democratic Party gave these payments to them, even though they never paid a dime into it!
Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!
And the worst part about it is uninformed citizens believe it! If enough people read this, maybe a seed of
awareness will be planted and maybe changes will evolve. Maybe not, some Democrats are awfully
sure of what isn't so.
But it's worth a try. How many people can YOU forward this blog to?
Showing posts with label social security americans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social security americans. Show all posts
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Monday, December 27, 2010
Interesting Reading
This should be read and understood by all Americans Democrats, Republicans, EVERYONE!!
To all 535 voting members of the Legislature:
a.. The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775. You have had 234 years to get it right and it is broke.
b.. Social Security was established in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right and it is broke.
c.. Fannie Mae was established in 1938. You have had 71 years to get it right and it is broke.
d.. War on Poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated each year and transferred to "the poor" and they only want more.
e.. Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965. You have had 44 years to get it right and they are broke.
f.. Freddie Mac was established in 1970. You have had 39 years to get it right and it is broke.
g.. The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees with a budget of $24 billion a year and we import more oil than ever before. You had 32 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure.
You have FAILED in every "government service" you have shoved down our throats while overspending our tax dollars.
And you want Americans to believe that you can be trusted with a government run health care system. If you read my previous blog on Walmart, perhaps we should let them take over, they seem to know how to run a business. I personally would feel more comfortable with them running the show. I remember when we had some disasters, the only relief was supplied by Walmart.
To all 535 voting members of the Legislature:
a.. The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775. You have had 234 years to get it right and it is broke.
b.. Social Security was established in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right and it is broke.
c.. Fannie Mae was established in 1938. You have had 71 years to get it right and it is broke.
d.. War on Poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated each year and transferred to "the poor" and they only want more.
e.. Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965. You have had 44 years to get it right and they are broke.
f.. Freddie Mac was established in 1970. You have had 39 years to get it right and it is broke.
g.. The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees with a budget of $24 billion a year and we import more oil than ever before. You had 32 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure.
You have FAILED in every "government service" you have shoved down our throats while overspending our tax dollars.
And you want Americans to believe that you can be trusted with a government run health care system. If you read my previous blog on Walmart, perhaps we should let them take over, they seem to know how to run a business. I personally would feel more comfortable with them running the show. I remember when we had some disasters, the only relief was supplied by Walmart.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Democratic Platforn on Social Security - 2000
Following are excerpts from the Democratic platform,
Americans' golden years should be times of calm and security, not concern and stress. Few achievements testify more to the ability of government to do good than Social Security.
It has lifted millions of elderly Americans out of poverty and helped them make ends meet.
Social Security is more than a government program. It is a solemn compact between the generations. It is our nation's most important family protection. The choice for Americans on this vital part of our national heritage has never been more clear: Democrats believe in using our prosperity to save Social Security; the Republicans tax cut would prevent America from ensuring our senior citizens have a secure retirement.
We owe it to America's children and their children to make the strength and solvency of Social Security a major national priority.
SO MUCH FOR THAT LINE OF THINKING
NO RAISE IN 2010 AND NO RAISE IN 2011
CONGRESS GETS THEIR COLA RAISE
THE ELDERLY JUST GET SCREWED
NEW PLAN
REMOVE MEDICAL BENEFITS FROM THE ELDERLY
THEY WILL DIE SOONER
THEY WON'T NEED THE RAISE
THIN OUT THE "ELDERHERD"
Americans' golden years should be times of calm and security, not concern and stress. Few achievements testify more to the ability of government to do good than Social Security.
It has lifted millions of elderly Americans out of poverty and helped them make ends meet.
Social Security is more than a government program. It is a solemn compact between the generations. It is our nation's most important family protection. The choice for Americans on this vital part of our national heritage has never been more clear: Democrats believe in using our prosperity to save Social Security; the Republicans tax cut would prevent America from ensuring our senior citizens have a secure retirement.
We owe it to America's children and their children to make the strength and solvency of Social Security a major national priority.
SO MUCH FOR THAT LINE OF THINKING
NO RAISE IN 2010 AND NO RAISE IN 2011
CONGRESS GETS THEIR COLA RAISE
THE ELDERLY JUST GET SCREWED
NEW PLAN
REMOVE MEDICAL BENEFITS FROM THE ELDERLY
THEY WILL DIE SOONER
THEY WON'T NEED THE RAISE
THIN OUT THE "ELDERHERD"
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Obama - 1 The Elderly - 0
WASHINGTON (Oct. 10) - The government is expected to announce this week that more than 58 million Social Security recipients will go through another year without an increase in their monthly benefits.
It would mark only the second year without an increase since automatic adjustments for inflation were adopted in 1975. The first year was this year.
It would mark only the second year without an increase since automatic adjustments for inflation were adopted in 1975. The first year was this year.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
I am appalled .....................................
I am appalled by Senator Alan Simpson's recent remarks regarding Social Security. Social Security is paid for by the contributions of tens of millions of hard working Americans, and does not contribute a cent to the federal deficit.
Senator Simpson's statements belittled Social Security and insulted millions of Americans. Comments like this are irresponsible and unacceptable.
How can any commission led by Sen. Simpson fairly consider changes to Social Security?
Senator Simpson's statements belittled Social Security and insulted millions of Americans. Comments like this are irresponsible and unacceptable.
How can any commission led by Sen. Simpson fairly consider changes to Social Security?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)