Obama Plans a Massive Hike in Social Security Taxes

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What is a social security Guru? The above quoted text by Andrew Biggs would only make sense to a Republcan making over 250K per year. This "No Cap" plan can only Help!. Don't be fooled by staistics created by fools. Mark Twain said There are three kinds of lies: Lies, dammed lies, and statistics".

Ry of CA 9:47PM July 15, 2011

I agree with Obama. But somewhere I got the idea that if you
reached a certain age, when it came time to paying income taxes,
you didn't pay them on social security received unless you made
otherwise sums, say, 200gs. Don't have the slightest idea where
I got that idea Straighten me out in no uncertain terms. I can
take it. Well, you know. go easy.

jw martin of MI 8:40PM June 21, 2010

If you make the money regardless of much you ought to pay your taxes. Even if you don't need the benefit if you reach old age... It's a pipeline and it needs to be funded for those now retired and those needing the benefit in their advancing years... If lifting the cap helps to preserve Social Security for us that will need it because we have not done as well for ourselves financially as those Millionare/Billionares, then lets lift the cap.. They need to pay into the system. Lets fund Social Security and make it financially stronger for future retirees.

Craig Sturm of OK 2:19PM January 07, 2010

Ask yourself this,how many people do you Actually know that make 250 thousand a year? And if you make that guess what, the rest of us don't care. This is going for the majority, thats what America is about. Keep it going obama

Joe of PA 12:49AM January 05, 2010

I think we should support the President of The United States. That's all...GO Obama! :D

Mariah of IA 4:56PM October 04, 2009

I think it's great what he's doing. If you don't like it oh well, to bad so sad. Thats your loss.

Kim Jones of LA 3:48PM September 30, 2009

I think people on welfare shouldn't get our money. They need to support themselves and GET A JOB. But Obama should Not raise taxes cause there are some people who do make more money but are barely getting by.

Angel of MN 11:52PM August 27, 2009

Obama is stupid!!! fo sho! :)

Bobby joeanna of DE 11:47PM August 27, 2009

you are not a first generation american!!! But honestly people Obama is president...get used to it the same way we working class people had to when Bush was president. No one is stealing your money or attempting socialism or communism..these are all tactics of the republicans to scare others, but really people get used to it. If obama wants it done then it will be done!! Bottom line!!! Also to a comment from before who said people who dont work hard should not get government handouts...everyone that does not make 250,000 a year are not lazy. their are things in this world called racism, sexism, etc. that stop people from advancing as far as "you have". i think people have come to mistake capitalism for selfishness which is not what it is. you work and make your own money...its not like we are splitting your check with joe over here..youo are simply being taxed at the same degree as those who are less fortunate than you.

Lashaunda Joyner of NC 8:57PM June 16, 2009

Mr. David,
I understand that you have an opinion, and that you feel like you are being "cheated" by the government. But, i believe that as an American citizen, it is only right to give respect to your Commander In Chief. I have always been taught that once a leader has been appointed over you, you must respect them even if you have differing opinions on a subject. This does not mean that you should not voice your opinions, our freedoms [including the freedoms of speech and press] are protected by the Constitution. I am just pleading for more respect towards our elected official. Mr. Daniel David will probably never read this statement but it should serve as a constant reminder to all those who do stumble upon it, that we should set an example for the younger ones and always show respect towards our leaders.
a High SchooL Student

Jeremiah Nyarko of GA 12:04AM May 26, 2009