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In reply to the discussion: Here's how you fight the "Socialism" bullshit [View all]Locrian
(4,522 posts)38. I think a lot really do NOT understand how SS works....
They see it as a handout
When in reality it's THEIR money, specifically itemized and paid in over time.
And for some reason they want to just lay down and let them take it.
And you're right, they never mention either giving back or reducing FICA
Crazy... they really are the example of the weaker monkeys giving up their bananas to the "stronger" monkeys.
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