Would Social Security Cuts Bring People Out in the Streets?

[jtown1123]

All the callers on CSPAN are pissed about Social Security.

I think cutting Social Security could cause riots...what say the rest of you?

[Dreamer Tatum]

1. I think people will continue to watch TV and try out for reality TV.

And eat stuff.

[Bandit]

31. Don't forget Drink Beer

Want people out in the Streets then take away their beer..Other than that, Americans are just too damn comfortable...Hell most don't even vote so why should they care what Washington does? Americans feel helpless about politics.. They know politicians are going to do whatever they want no matter what the people want. Politicians are in it for themselves. There are no longer any "Mr. Smiths"...The people that do not vote (the majority) will get zero representation and they expect no less, so they will not get out in the streets...

[Ninjaneer]

34. + 1 n/t

[RC]

2. OK, sounds good.

Maybe this is what is needed to regain control of our country again.

Never mind the death and destruction this will entail.

[DURHAM D]

3. No.

People are too busy either looking for work, working overtime to keep their current job, or working second and third jobs. They don't have time to take to the streets. They are trying to pay bills and feed the family.

[Tallulah]

30. True

at least in my case.

[Javaman]

4. It will for me. nt

[WinkyDink]

5. No. People on Social Security ARE TOO OLD to buck the Nat'l Guard anymore.

[TheKentuckian]

6. Young people that aren't too stupid to grasp they will be old

and/or have enough empathy to fiercely reject treating seniors now, tomorrow, or ever like scrap can though.

[WinkyDink]

27. Like they're marching against the illegal invasions? THOSE young people?

[TheKentuckian]

36. Not saying they do, just that they could. Of course there have been many protesting the invasions.

Four Teabaggers and a port-o-pot get more coverage but it has happened.

[former9thward]

9. People on SS now would not be affected by any proposed cuts.

It is for future generations.

[jtown1123]

16. Chained CPI would cuts benefits immediately.

[Starry Messenger]

15. I don't know about *that*.

I think my mom could take someone.

[WinkyDink]

26. Heh, so could I (61), but BT, DT, YKWIM?

[sabrina 1]

24. And too sick and disabled, and some are too YOUNG.

The most vulnerable, the disabled, depedent children and the elderly, this is who they want to make pay for the gambling debts of the corrupt wealthy now.

This is simply a repeat of what is going on in Europe. We have Global Masters now. Kill social programs and privatize all public funds so that the Global Gamblers can keep going to the Casino, until finally, there is nothing left at all.

We'll see if it will get people out in the streets here. It has done so in Greece, Spain, France and Ireland, but their respective governments only listen to their Global Masters now.

[Chimichurri]

7. no.

[jtuck004]

8. Doubtful. There will be some angry people, but without organizers

to channel and use it there won't be anything the police can't handle, and certainly no significant political effect.

[dkf]

10. That is ridiculous since these cuts aren't coming for 20 years.

Chained CPI is moot since Medicare premiums will eat up all the cost of living adjustments anyway.

You just want an excuse to riot. Admit it.

[jtown1123]

17. Why would I want an excuse to riot? I am just curious what people's breaking point is

[dkf]

22. You know what is coming sooner than the effects of any social security changes?

Global warming, with it's effect on food production and destruction of property. That is way more serious but we don't give a crap.

[jtown1123]

28. Well if seniors & disabled can't eat or afford housing, it is a much more pressing concern

Chained CPI will cut benefits immediately. Not 20 years down the road.

[Ship of Fools]

35. bingo. we have a winner here!

although i think the *taking it to the streets* thing COULD happen -- if not over the corporate rape of America, then for the coming H2O wars.

However, everyone is too busy hanging on to their jobs right now to make it happen, and they know it.

i think the problem about getting together is geographic. tell you what: we should make my lovely, blood-red state of Kansas the meeting point! Halfway for everybody ... stop by on my back deck, pull up a chair. BBQ and beer for all! oh, wait ...

seriously, i'm up for some serious demonstrations if DC wasn't so damned far away and financially impossible to get to ... that's probably what they're *banking* on (sorry) ...


-- posted by a very-close-to-former Obama apologist --

[former9thward]

11. Congress raised the SS retirement age to 67 in 1983.

There was not a peep from the public.

[Zywiec]

12. No. Americans will never take to the street.

Oh wait, didn't I see some protests about Cassey Anthony?

[PADemD]

19. Really?

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=&imgrefurl=http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/06/walkers-anti-union-law-officially-takes-effect-today.php&usg=__RXtwxBNZ32su5e28Ll0-UlyIpxU=&h=240&w=320&sz=35&hl=en&start=3&zoom=1&tbnid=ks-SQYYIelP91M:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&ei=-SEbToyRKerj0QHei-GWBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwisconsin%2Bprotests%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3Da6J%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26channel%3Dnp%26biw%3D1067%26bih%3D463%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1

[jtown1123]

20. We do have precedent!

[WinkyDink]

29. You weren't around in 1969, were you?

[OHdem10]

13. They could solve the MISTRUST building against both parties.

Separate out SS and reform it as a stand alone bill.

The suspician is stil growing. It is believed Ryan
Plan was using SS Trust Fund to pay off deficit.
The suspician still grows.

This was one place the President was lame. They
thought this crisis might give the chance to strengthen
and reform. Let this crisis go to waste, Mr. Presient.

Put SS as a stand alone Reform Bill.

[grilled onions]

14. The Nam Generation Could

since they had plenty of practice in the 60's however health issues may slow them down. How many younger people are willing to fight for a cause that may/will be a lost cause for them but would only help their parents and other aging relatives?

[21st Century FDR]

18. One would hope so.

Of course one would also hope that the stolen elections in 2000 & 2004 would have done this. Or the fascist "Patriot Act". Or the illegal wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Or the Citizens United betrayal by the Supreme Court.

What WILL it take to wake people the fuck up?

[jtown1123]

21. I think when something directly affects your wallet

[snappyturtle]

23. + many times over! I know.

[daa]

25. Always remember catastrophic health care, that's your answer nt

[elocs]

32. No. Most people are still too comfortable or just living lives of quiet desperation.

There will be no great marches on Washington, no riots. There will be lots of noise, however.

[21st Century FDR]

33. Fuck that "quiet desperation" shit.

That's the English way, and I ain't English :evilgrin: