SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : The Elon Musk Presidency

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
From: S. maltophilia3/18/2025 6:34:06 PM
1 Recommendation

Recommended By
kidl

  Read Replies (1) of 1209
 
Elon Musk's war on Social Security unmasks the GOP's true disdain for retirees Terms like "vampires," "fraud," "scam" and "definitely dead" are how the DOGE leader demonizes elderly people

"Social Security is not being touched," Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga tried to assuage his panicked Michigan constituents earlier this month. The congressman may be misinformed or simply lying. Either way, his words were not true. Social Security is facing an all-out assault from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" ( DOGE) — and voters know it.

"We worked our entire life," one panicked retiree declared at Huizenga's most recent town hall, held via teleconference. "But we can’t get any help because we can’t get through to anybody." The former teacher was featured in an Associated Press report from the weekend detailing how angry and frightened Social Security recipients are storming town halls, begging their congressional representatives to stop Musk's misnamed DOGE from taking away their benefits. Donald Trump won this part of the state with over 60% of the vote, but now voters are begging their Republican representative to save them from the consequences of their electoral choices......

salon.com

popular.info
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext