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There's that fascist propaganda calling Social Security a ponzi scheme again.  That alone is evidence that if you repeat something often enough other people will believe and repeat it, even in the absence of evidence.  If it's a ponzi scheme then working Americans will just be happy to do away with it and pretend that no senior citizens will suffer as a result.  

It's weird that highly paid college graduates would repeat such obvious baloney as if it's true.  

toomuchbaloney said:

There's that fascist propaganda calling Social Security a ponzi scheme again.  That alone is evidence that if you repeat something often enough other people will believe and repeat it, even in the absence of evidence.  If it's a ponzi scheme then working Americans will just be happy to do away with it and pretend that no senior citizens will suffer as a result.  

It's weird that highly paid college graduates would repeat such obvious baloney as if it's true.  

Do yourself a favor and look up the definition of ponzi scheme.  I don't want my tax dollars going to current or future social security, leave my money alone.  

Kafka Fan44 said:

Do yourself a favor and look up the definition of ponzi scheme.  I don't want my tax dollars going to current or future social security, leave my money alone.  

And I don't want my taxes going to the petrochemical industry and Agribusiness, but there you are.

Back when Musk called social security a Ponzi scheme we've had this discussion already.  There's arguments to be made it is and isn't.

I don't care if it is or isn't a Ponzi scheme, because unlike the richest man on earth and wealthy posters here, as one that will require SSI, that I've contributed to all my working life 50 years now, to supplement my retirement income to make ends meet, I don't mind it.  I'm counting on it.

I'm all for getting rid of fraud and false claims of disability but overall it's a huge contributor to the economy.  It's money well spent.  

https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/social-security-is-not-a-ponzi-scheme/

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/tlg/d/washington-seat-fillers-needed-June/7857143452.html

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T-Mellon Events is looking for seat fillers and extras to provide their time for space maximization and attendance perception for an event taking place in Washington DC on June 14th. Extras and Seat fillers will check in on the morning of June 14th at 9:00 a.m.
Extras are required to wear Red, White and Blue clothing and will be provided a RED hat to wear. GOLD accessories are acceptable as well. The team will advise the extras where to stand or sit according to the line of sight from a VIP viewing platform area.
Extras and Seat fillers will be paid a flat daily fee and will be provided a lunch of fast food and soda.
We encourage people of color and ethnic groups to sign up for maximum perception control and these individuals will be prominently displayed on the televised broadcast and local viewing screens to be seen by the VIP platform.

Bold mine.  

We are about to indulge and pay for some very expensive political theater.  

Trump had sported a new cap recently.  Anyone know the meaning or symbolism of the color or image on the front? Trump is always messaging.  

Thank you for the cap research and information @NRSKarenRN.  

Trump seems to have not thought his policy through very well. Once again, Trump backs down when confronted with the foreseeable harmful consequences of his acts. Trump is not a thoughtful man and he has surrounded himself with people who are not terribly thoughtful. There are too many unintended consequences from their reckless actions. 

NRSKarenRN said:

NJ.com 6/12/25

'TACO' Trump roasted after backtracking on major issue
 

Guess young unemployed men and women unable to tolerate the tough work conditions that immigrants face to keep produce on our tables and hotel rooms clean.

Still, it was fun to watch and imagine Miller's head exploding. He may have to concentrate on importing more white racists for a while.