Game changer if implemented - Communist Control Act of 1954

[LurkerNoMore]

We will agree to disagree on social security.

But someone needs to get the conservatives to stop influencing googles AI:

Yes, Social Security is considered a form of socialism because it is a government-run program that provides financial support to individuals, particularly retirees, funded through taxes. It represents government intervention in the economy to ensure a basic standard of living for citizens. hoover.org atlassociety.org

Medicaid can be considered a form of socialism because it is a government-run program that provides health care to low-income individuals, funded by taxpayer dollars. However, it differs from pure socialism as it allows for private healthcare providers to operate alongside the program.

Medicare is not considered socialism; it is a publicly funded health insurance program that provides coverage for seniors and certain disabled individuals in the U.S. While it involves government funding, it does not operate hospitals or employ healthcare workers, which are characteristics of socialized medicine



Apparently Medicare

It is gov't run, but funded by the individual's own contributions.  They are leaving that part out.  My social security will be based on what I paid into the system.  From MY earnings only.  It's not like other people are contributing to the check amount I will be getting.  Everyone is paying the system, yes, but the system is paying only what they are putting into in return.

[B_B_C]

That’s not socialism. The same way an SBA loan isn’t socialism. While you’re at it, might want to take some time to educate yourself. It’s a very good read.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/pentagon-to-become-largest-shareholder-in-rare-earth-magnet-maker-mp-materials.html


https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/apple-mp-materials-magnets-rare-earths.html

The government spent $400 million, but now controls $900 million-worth of MP because Apple has agreed to become its junior partner in the venture.

[Irongrip400]

It is gov't run, but funded by the individual's own contributions.  They are leaving that part out.  My social security will be based on what I paid into the system.  From MY earnings only.  It's not like other people are contributing to the check amount I will be getting.  Everyone is paying the system, yes, but the system is paying only what they are putting into in return.

I know it’s been said, but the government isn’t investing our money. They should, but don’t, and rely on people paying into the scheme which is why we have to keep importing people to pay into it to support the boomers.

[B_B_C]

 rely on people paying into the scheme which is why we have to keep importing people to pay into it to support the boomers.

don't fret so
mass deportation will eliminate that reliance

[chaos]

don't fret so
mass deportation will eliminate that reliance

It's definitely helped with traffic on the roads and the amount of people in the stores.

[LurkerNoMore]

I know it’s been said, but the government isn’t investing our money. They should, but don’t, and rely on people paying into the scheme which is why we have to keep importing people to pay into it to support the boomers.

Again, this is why it more closely resembles the structure of a Ponzi scheme.

[Dave D]

It is gov't run, but funded by the individual's own contributions.  They are leaving that part out.  My social security will be based on what I paid into the system.  From MY earnings only.  It's not like other people are contributing to the check amount I will be getting.  Everyone is paying the system, yes, but the system is paying only what they are putting into in return.

Yup. And it’s still a government based “social” insurance program. We have no say in how the funds are manage. Yes you have to meet requirements to collect and the formula on what you receive is based on your contribution and when you .

 Just because it’s not the same for everyone regardless of what they pay doesn’t takeaway from the fact that it’s a government controlled program, set up for the individuals safety.

It’s the argument that America isn’t a pure capitalist environment because of government regulations, progressive taxing and social safety nets. We aren’t a pure capitalist economy and social security isn’t a pure socialism plan.