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Good question. Both Social Security and Medicare are funded by payroll taxes. I would say that the average person is poorly informed when making such statements. Budgets are often very complex and confusing and the figures tend to have a lot of footnotes. Not my area of expertise.

SS is funded by employer/employee FICA taxes. SSI payments come from the general fund. As to how much it costs to actually administer SS, I don't know.

Granted, private investments usually generate more income than SS. If participation in SS were optional there would be many that would opt out and the program would probably be underfunded. I say this as someone with limited knowledge in this area. Just my opinion. One downside to private investments is fluctuation and uncertainty in the markets. Some have lost it all. Social Security being mandatory is basically a forced retirement saving plan. Without it many would need to rely on welfare programs funded by general revenues. Why I do find disturbing is the restriction on SS as to how the funds are invested.

There are Muslim countries and there Muslim countries. Prosecuting foreign tourists for minor infractions, IMO, is plain stupid.

My sentiments exactly.

It's over. Leave Biden alone. His sad legacy is enough punishment for someone who has virtually no mental capacity left. The GOP needs to move on and get down to business that benefits all Americans.

Even with some of its flaws, Social Security, when funded properly, should not be abandoned. I would say this even if I was super rich.

The Democrats failed to learn that backing a backstabber doesn't work whether man or woman.

"It is a belonging filled with hope that Syria will once again be free and independent." What rubbish! It was he that enslaved the country and relied on Russia and Iran to stay in power. There was no freedom and independence under his despicable rule.

Sure looks like the "the sky is falling" gang is going to be eating their hats. No matter what anyone thinks about Trump, one thing for sure is investors love him.

What international standards are they talking about? Many Muslim ruled countries ban alcohol outright. And what about countries where beer and wine are okay for minors?

You're not alone. He talks in circles and doubles back amending his posts when anyone calls him out. When challenged, he cuts you off by saying something like "I'm through with you," or "Your time is up." What a sore loser. Good. Eventually, when enough posters get tired of his antics, he will disappear.

And I stand by what I wrote. You are an expert in predicting the future and also twisting and bending words when you get caught up in your predictions. I addressed one post and then you come back with another post adding to your predictions. Your continual criticisms of of other posters' intelligence only shows your disgusting arrogance.

The procedure is called exorcism.

The issue is whether Trump f's up as President and Commander-in-Chief and not whether he does what he claims he will do. Say what you mean and mean what you say otherwise you are doing exactly what you accuse Trump of.

I'll be waiting to see how accurate your crystal ball is. I've even bookmarked your post.

I think you meant to say lame duck. If he was a dead duck the VP would be in charge.

I still wear a mask in public and never had COVID. I go shopping regularly and travel to international destinations. And do not lack critical thinking skills

His VP may not be suffering from dementia like her boss, but she sure suffers from some undiagnosed malady.

Comedy hour?

Peel, slice and freeze in plastic or ZipLoc bags. Makes an excellent treat on hot days.

Miske was tried and convicted in a U.S. District Court.

Raising my children and from my experience with other kids I rather doubt the boy would invent a story like that. This should be investigated more thoroughly.

Agree, not a perfect solution but better than being at the mercy of religious fanatics.

No reliable conformation that I know of. They might have damaged or destroyed infrastructure related to nuclear facilities, but not the actual installation. Iran has recovered from the Stuxnet attack and are on a tear with their enrichment program.