Author Topic: What do you guys think about the proposed Social Security amendment? (Read 1329 times)

Lizard3 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:42:28 PM »

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Originally posted by Nash
Aaaaaand they're OFF!

So Nash, do you have an opinion? Any brain cells left? You jump in most of the threads on this board, but never bring anything to the table.

You said you had a "huge stake" in our last elections, but never explained yourself.

Since you don't have an opinion, at least bring something witty, artsy or funny, or do you just do this for finger exercise?

^that how it works Nash?

SOB · « **Reply #31 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:46:38 PM »

Actually, he mentioned in an earlier thread how inane and pointless it would be to discuss SS on an Intardnet BBS, but that it would probably happen here anyhow. He was right on both accounts.

Shuckins · « **Reply #32 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:50:33 PM »

No more pointless than discussing any other political topic on the bbs.

Lizard3 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:51:54 PM »

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Originally posted by SOB
Actually, he mentioned in an earlier thread how inane and pointless it would be to discuss SS on an Intardnet BBS, but that it would probably happen here anyhow. He was right on both accounts.

Ah, so he's nostradamus. I didn't know.

Uh, SOB, that pretty much sums up ANYTHING discussed on intardnet BBS's, porn included.

SOB · « **Reply #34 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:55:56 PM »

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Originally posted by Lizard3
Uh, SOB, that pretty much sums up ANYTHING discussed on intardnet BBS's, porn included.

Now you've stepped over the line, mister. Porn is always a worthy topic of discussion, no matter the venue.

And Nash isn't so much nostradamus as he is a slightly more gay david copperfield.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #35 on:** February 03, 2005, 06:57:42 PM »

The way its been explained to me is Bush's numbers are pretty accurate.
Those that claim SS wont go bankrupt until after 2050 are counting money in the system thats there on paper only and is really nothing more then government IOU's because of the federal government borrowing from it.
When the time comes to actually come up with that money the money will have to come from someplace because it isnt really physically there which would mean a tax hike that would be alot more expensive if done then, then any costs relating to fixing now.

Also it is my understanding and to quote Bush that this privatization would be "voluntary" Which I am taking to mean you can opt to take part of it and go private, or just put it all in SS as you have always done. And that choice would be yours to make.

If thats the case it seems like a fair deal to me.
In any event its obvious that something is going to need to be done about it. sooner or later I personally would rather not wait till later when it really does become a crisis

Funny thing I noticed is I seem to remember Clinton also talking about the future of SS and the Reps were against doing anything.
Now its the other way around.
Like I said, taking an opposing view just to take the opposing view.

Lizard3 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:01:35 PM »

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Originally posted by SOB
Now you've stepped over the line, mister. Porn is always a worthy topic of discussion, no matter the venue.

And Nash isn't so much nostradamus as he is a slightly more gay david copperfield.

:yank:

Discuss porn? Thats...uh...retarded. Like...uh...smelling loud, seeing farts, or hearing green.

Yeah, and I agree he is gay.

Nash · « **Reply #37 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:11:49 PM »

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Originally posted by Lizard3
So Nash, do you have an opinion? Any brain cells left? You jump in most of the threads on this board, but never bring anything to the table.

What exactly is it that I'm supposed to bring to this so-called table, mon frere?

Or is that beside the point?... If so, lets not fight tonight, honey... I gotta headache.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #38 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:19:33 PM »

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You sick Nazi basdard! What does that have to do with Social Security?

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #39 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:19:39 PM »

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Originally posted by SOB
Actually, he mentioned in an earlier thread how inane and pointless it would be to discuss SS on an Intardnet BBS, but that it would probably happen here anyhow. He was right on both accounts.

If you think about it we are only carrying on a centuries old tradition whereas they used to gather in the neighborhood pub smoking pipes,drinking ale and discuss/debate the issues of the day.

Which was no more or less inane and pointless then, then it is now.

The only real differences are we arent sitting in a pub and the stuff some folks are stuffing in their pipes is a little different:)

Doesn't make it any less interesting or fun

Nash · « **Reply #40 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:26:33 PM »

SOB got it slightly wrong (but he's right too).

He's referring to a thread I made earlier called "3 things that I'm already sick of, and they haven't even happened yet".

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#1) The "Trial of the New Century".

If you thought the talking heads poring over the boring details of the Scott Peterson case every single night was bad....

#2) The Social Security fight.

It may be important, but couldn't be more boring. I don't know which will be worse, the media saturation or the BBSers' here instant conversion into Social Security experts, fighting about it with a passion unbeknownst to them now.

#3) The Pope death-watch and replacement coverage.

You KNOW that every network already has the story, profiles, bios - the entire shebang already written, recorded and canned. They're just waiting to roll it out.

What am I leaving out?

(Sorry - I've got a nasty cold so I'm miserable)

So... I didn't call it pointless. Er... let me rephrase that. I didn't single it out as being pointless.... because pretty much everything here is.

I hope that explains the "Aaaand they're OFF!" post for you, Liz. If it still doesn't make sense, just chalk it up to my lack of brain cells and step down.

SOB · « **Reply #41 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:39:24 PM »

So, you're saying I'm right about you being more gay than David Copperfield?

SOB · « **Reply #42 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:40:25 PM »

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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Doesn't make it any less interesting or fun

Heh, unfortunately it doesn't make it any more interesting or fun either. At least at a bar we could get drunk off our asses, sing bar songs, and bother the women around us.

Nash · « **Reply #43 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:44:26 PM »

Oh yeah baby. I'm Fruit Loops!

SOB · « **Reply #44 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:55:37 PM »