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by reseasonable 464 days ago
I think it’s odd that they instantly refer to the US as a third world nation when they see an influx of homeless on the streets, and yet they apparently don’t want to continue funding the program that keeps 60% of the elderly out of poverty.

They clearly:

1. Do not want us to be poor (or see the effects anyway.)

2. Don’t know the history of shanty towns and almshouses in our nation.

3. Don’t know the difference between the SSI Trust Fund, vs SSI policy.

Otherwise the path forward would be patently obvious, remove the cap and increase payments to match inflation. I’d personally roll up 401ks into voluntary additional contributions that are accessible to anyone regardless of employment status.