I'd love to upgrade..but, alas.. I'm just a poor senior citizen trying to get by on my little social security stipend that Elon and DonOld want to steal from me!! Keep up the good work! I appreciate you all!!
Same here, unfortunately. Of course if the Republicans weren’t wanting to each get a $69,000 pay raise, maybe we seniors would feel a little more comfortable. We support MTN 100%!
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
First of all it would take an act of congress to do anything with Social Security. Social Security is its own entity not part of the government. There is absolutely to way this will get passed them. If they did they will all will be hung out to dry and their careers would be but dust in the wind. Relax my dear.
What Republicans/MAGA plan to do is put the Social Security funds into the stock market. That way hedge funds will have trillions of dollars to gamble with. The hedge fund oligarchs will be rewarded nicely. Once the oligarchs crash the economy like they did in 2008, they can buy low and move the shares to their bank accounts like they did in 2008 and also get a bail out from the federal government like in 2008. Then when the Democrats, ten years later, repair the economy the oligarchs shares are now worth trillions again. Social Security recipients will just have to eat the losses. There will be no bail out for social security receipients, they will have their social security checks cut to the bone and have to make due for 10 years waiting for the economy to be repaired.
That's my read, too. I think you're optimistic to think that the Democratic Party is ever going to see power again. Sham elections and oligarchs will prevent it. It may take a Civil War to break their hold. This is like the last few turns of a Monopoly game.
And just how are they going to go about privatizing it and if it’s not gonna be the stock market which is a bad idea because we are the ones we’re going to pay the price
I keep hearing about Congress taking money out of the Social Security trust fund to pay for other things. Does that take an act of Congress, too? That is a serious question because I don't know. They wouldn't have to end it if they just drained the trust fund down to zero.
I do believe there is no way they can take money out of Social Security. Every American who’s held a job pays into social security. Social security is its “own” entity, separate from the US government. If they took the money to spend elsewhere this would constitute stealing.
I’m not a lawyer or affiliated with anything to do with this subject. I have been advised to be careful and not get sucked into all the drama. It’ll take you down the rabbit hole. Common sense is the route to take. I do know it would take an act of congress before any money would be removed. No congressmen in their right mind (right or left) would do such a thing. Common sense tells you this.
Thank you for the answer. I found on the web an explanation that says the fund was set up so that it cannot be used for anything else but excess funds each year are invested in government bonds which are used to pay for things that Congress approves so that may be where the misconception about Congress taking money out of the fund comes from. The thing that worries me, though, is that the trustees are four cabinet members and two public trustees. The public trustee positions have been vacant since 2015 so Trump will be appointing the four cabinet members and also possibly the two public trustees. Somehow, the notion of Trump appointing the trustees of my retirement funds does not give me a lot of confidence.
But thump wants the ability to choose NOT to spend monies that congress allocate. And NOT spending money may well be something this govt of otherwise DISorganized rightists might just be able to get together to do.
Trump has full immunity from criminal actions so it will come down to whether his appoint sycophants will break the law for him (they will) and whether the justice system is capable of holding them accountable (not sure).
When George W Bush was in office he tried to privatize SS and it went over like a fart in church. It's the third rail of politics. My mother was alive at that time and she railed about how Republicans call SS and Medicare "entitlements" when they are earned benefits.
Yes, Matalena, but common sense is the one thing that is sorely missing in much of Congress. Like the corrupt section of the Supreme Court, the MAGA-compromised senators and representatives would probably sit on their hands and abstain from any vote against a motion that would keep Social Security intact. So much for an act of Congress. I very much wish I could trust the incoming government to work for the common good.
Congress has "borrowed" from the social security fund in the past. They should skip their raises and replace what they have stolen.
It seems as though this criminal organization will do whatever they want, and since they have control over MSM we won't even know about it until it's to late. Lucky, we have the Meidas resistance for now.
The Congress has taken money out of the Social Security Trust several times. The first time that I can remember was during the Vietnam War, but they have raided it several other times since. They have never made any attempt to restore the funds after raiding the proverbial cookie jar. That is just not right.
Also around the turn of the century the Republicans tried to privatize the Trust, but fortunately failed in that attempt. This is an example of the Republicans long term strategy much like the abortion ban. Having always been the smaller political party they want to disrupt the status quo of the Democrats and then lie and blame the Democrats for the economic woes. They work steadily on the long game.
I think one of their strategies will be divide and conquer; grandfather in those of us already on it, raise the retirement age for everyone else, and start plundering the funds. Those of us fortunate to keep it need to stand in solidarity with those coming along behind us - our children and grandchildren and 7 generations ahead.
Unfortunately, there are too many rethugs in congress and the senate who are eager to gut social security. If there’s a way, they’ll find it. Their first attempt will probably be trying to privatize it.
We have seen in the last day or so now Congress bends to the will of the Trump/Musk co-presidency. If the Duumvirate directs them to radically change Social Security or ANY government program, watch Congress scramble to git’er done.
I'm hoping this comes back to bite the Republicans, I don't think they can dismantle S.S they way there planing to. They'll have a astronomical fight on there hands.
Have faith in the self-interested people serving in Congress-even the MAGA Republicans.
When FDR and his Administration were working out the details of the Soc. Sec Act that finally passed in 1935, the most liberal of them were outraged because he argued that half the soc sec. Tax had to come out of the workers’ pay , with the other half being paid by the employer. President Roosevelt told them wisely, “I want it this way because this way the people will know their money went into it. One day in the future some President is going to try to take it away from them and ThIS WAY THE PEOPLE WON’T let them!”
W. Tried to privatize it and the idea floated crashed to earth like a lead balloon. Trump will try and Fail.
I live on social security, too, Ms. Smith. However, I must tell you, the day I found Attorney Ben Meiselas, sitting calmly and clearly reviewing the latest legal filing in one of the plethora of cases against “He who shall not be named,” was a wonderful red letter day for me.
I decided that I would support this Unapologetically pro-democracy community and network in its effort to reach each increasing level of subscribers. At that point, I think it was fewer than several 100,000. MTN has received every bit of the “discretionary dollars” in my modest monthly budget.
I am a nobody from nowhere that matters to anyone other than the people whom I care about and serve directly and I’ve never met the Meiselas Brothers in person. But I know them. Give whatever you can whenever you can as you do because they always are so gracious in attributing their great success to each one of us. Thank you, Marsha, for being my sister Meidas Mighty. Together we have helped change the moral tone of media news coverage towards truth and fairness.
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
Ben, retired Journalist here. The big "J" is Justified because I was educated at the University of Illinois in journalism and communications. I worked major cities in the industryfor 20 years, when television news stood on integrity, not profitability. My heroes were Conkite, Huntley-Brinkley, even Howard Cosell and Jim McKay when Palestinian terrorists attacked the Olympics . Those two became fully capable newsman and the world was stunned by their performance . I'm 81 years old now and can't believe what I'm witnessing, with the decay of the American culture. It is simple to understand what caused the decay in American journalism. It's money. It will always be money that corrupts. The nihilists are betting against your resiliency, my friend, be strong, be loud!Democracy dies in silence!
As went Joe & Mika, so went George. I stopped watching those stations a long time ago, but it is angering to see how easily these people of money and power obey in advance.
Sadly Ben, people whose commitment to their principles as your and your brothers are rare. George S apparently can be bought. Money is a powerful motivator.
Please, please, please continue to hold the democracy line and I, for one, will proudly hold it with you.
Hi Ben. As of a Follower of MTN And a staunch Believer in Your work I believe strongly in giving ABC the bird myself. Consequently I have just erased the network from my media list on my cell phone! Keep up the awesome good work you and your brothers are doing.
I did the same. I was a diehard This Week but no more. Approaching the election I grew tired watching Martha and Jon subordinate themselves to every retrumplican they had on. Then George’s Biden interview. Then the settlement. Enough.
Well, I’m on SS and live on a limited budget, but I subscribed at the monthly rate….Meidas+ is the best news source and growing stronger each day. I gave up on mainstream news years ago…..talking heads who wear too much make-up and no substance.
Sigh...to hear that so many do not have the funds to support your Water Cronkite type of journalism is sad to me....in that Republicans want to mess with Social Security and Medicare...it is shameful for folks who have NO shame. And that Mike Johnson would not fund the government for many Federal employees ...and they say they are Christians? Jesus is crying as I am
Amongst critical thinkers in this country (including the Meidas Mighty) George, ABC and ALL corporate media has become irrelevant to us. We accept only facts and the truth from this day forward...we appreciate the Meidas Touch and all it's contributors for providing us with their invaluable insights and prospective 💙💙💙
Go Ben go! Keep telling the truth and now is not the time to make nice. George S is nothing but a money whore who sold his soul for seven figures. His credibility along with Joe and Mika's went down the toilet. How can anyone take them seriously.
I dropped that $100 to help out. I can't do any more though being on a fixed income! George used to be a good journalist I trusted but like so many on their channel and MSNBC and CNN I'm just looking here for news!
Way to go MeidasTouch. I’m with you all the way 100%. It just shows you money can buy anything. What a bunch of pathetic losers who sold there souls to the orange devil.
I'd love to upgrade..but, alas.. I'm just a poor senior citizen trying to get by on my little social security stipend that Elon and DonOld want to steal from me!! Keep up the good work! I appreciate you all!!
Same here, unfortunately. Of course if the Republicans weren’t wanting to each get a $69,000 pay raise, maybe we seniors would feel a little more comfortable. We support MTN 100%!
A great percentage of Americans don’t even make $69,000/yr let alone an increase that large!
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
Same here!
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
I am the same as you! I would love to afraid as well but just can't do it. 🌌🎄 Happy holidays.
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
First of all it would take an act of congress to do anything with Social Security. Social Security is its own entity not part of the government. There is absolutely to way this will get passed them. If they did they will all will be hung out to dry and their careers would be but dust in the wind. Relax my dear.
What Republicans/MAGA plan to do is put the Social Security funds into the stock market. That way hedge funds will have trillions of dollars to gamble with. The hedge fund oligarchs will be rewarded nicely. Once the oligarchs crash the economy like they did in 2008, they can buy low and move the shares to their bank accounts like they did in 2008 and also get a bail out from the federal government like in 2008. Then when the Democrats, ten years later, repair the economy the oligarchs shares are now worth trillions again. Social Security recipients will just have to eat the losses. There will be no bail out for social security receipients, they will have their social security checks cut to the bone and have to make due for 10 years waiting for the economy to be repaired.
That's my read, too. I think you're optimistic to think that the Democratic Party is ever going to see power again. Sham elections and oligarchs will prevent it. It may take a Civil War to break their hold. This is like the last few turns of a Monopoly game.
They want to privatize it.
First Musk knows absolutely nothing about governance nor does his side kick. They do NOT have the POWER to privatize social security.
They’ve talked about that for years and nothing gets done. Let’s hope they don’t get organized.
And just how are they going to go about privatizing it and if it’s not gonna be the stock market which is a bad idea because we are the ones we’re going to pay the price
So you’ve got faith in the integrity of a MAGA (albeit slim) House majority and SCOTUS? 🤭
I keep hearing about Congress taking money out of the Social Security trust fund to pay for other things. Does that take an act of Congress, too? That is a serious question because I don't know. They wouldn't have to end it if they just drained the trust fund down to zero.
I do believe there is no way they can take money out of Social Security. Every American who’s held a job pays into social security. Social security is its “own” entity, separate from the US government. If they took the money to spend elsewhere this would constitute stealing.
I’m not a lawyer or affiliated with anything to do with this subject. I have been advised to be careful and not get sucked into all the drama. It’ll take you down the rabbit hole. Common sense is the route to take. I do know it would take an act of congress before any money would be removed. No congressmen in their right mind (right or left) would do such a thing. Common sense tells you this.
Thank you for the answer. I found on the web an explanation that says the fund was set up so that it cannot be used for anything else but excess funds each year are invested in government bonds which are used to pay for things that Congress approves so that may be where the misconception about Congress taking money out of the fund comes from. The thing that worries me, though, is that the trustees are four cabinet members and two public trustees. The public trustee positions have been vacant since 2015 so Trump will be appointing the four cabinet members and also possibly the two public trustees. Somehow, the notion of Trump appointing the trustees of my retirement funds does not give me a lot of confidence.
But thump wants the ability to choose NOT to spend monies that congress allocate. And NOT spending money may well be something this govt of otherwise DISorganized rightists might just be able to get together to do.
.
If they removed any funds to do with what they want they cannot legally do this.
Trump has full immunity from criminal actions so it will come down to whether his appoint sycophants will break the law for him (they will) and whether the justice system is capable of holding them accountable (not sure).
When George W Bush was in office he tried to privatize SS and it went over like a fart in church. It's the third rail of politics. My mother was alive at that time and she railed about how Republicans call SS and Medicare "entitlements" when they are earned benefits.
Yes, Matalena, but common sense is the one thing that is sorely missing in much of Congress. Like the corrupt section of the Supreme Court, the MAGA-compromised senators and representatives would probably sit on their hands and abstain from any vote against a motion that would keep Social Security intact. So much for an act of Congress. I very much wish I could trust the incoming government to work for the common good.
Congress has "borrowed" from the social security fund in the past. They should skip their raises and replace what they have stolen.
It seems as though this criminal organization will do whatever they want, and since they have control over MSM we won't even know about it until it's to late. Lucky, we have the Meidas resistance for now.
The Congress has taken money out of the Social Security Trust several times. The first time that I can remember was during the Vietnam War, but they have raided it several other times since. They have never made any attempt to restore the funds after raiding the proverbial cookie jar. That is just not right.
Also around the turn of the century the Republicans tried to privatize the Trust, but fortunately failed in that attempt. This is an example of the Republicans long term strategy much like the abortion ban. Having always been the smaller political party they want to disrupt the status quo of the Democrats and then lie and blame the Democrats for the economic woes. They work steadily on the long game.
I think one of their strategies will be divide and conquer; grandfather in those of us already on it, raise the retirement age for everyone else, and start plundering the funds. Those of us fortunate to keep it need to stand in solidarity with those coming along behind us - our children and grandchildren and 7 generations ahead.
Unfortunately, there are too many rethugs in congress and the senate who are eager to gut social security. If there’s a way, they’ll find it. Their first attempt will probably be trying to privatize it.
We have seen in the last day or so now Congress bends to the will of the Trump/Musk co-presidency. If the Duumvirate directs them to radically change Social Security or ANY government program, watch Congress scramble to git’er done.
I'm hoping this comes back to bite the Republicans, I don't think they can dismantle S.S they way there planing to. They'll have a astronomical fight on there hands.
Me too
My husband I, too. Yes, MTN, please keep doing the good work that you're doing!
We also. We all worked so hard. We should not have to worry in our retirement.
I am experiencing the same.
Sadly me too.
And I'm in the same boat Marsha. We might not even get any more SS pmts after the next administration makes themselves at home!!!
Have faith in the self-interested people serving in Congress-even the MAGA Republicans.
When FDR and his Administration were working out the details of the Soc. Sec Act that finally passed in 1935, the most liberal of them were outraged because he argued that half the soc sec. Tax had to come out of the workers’ pay , with the other half being paid by the employer. President Roosevelt told them wisely, “I want it this way because this way the people will know their money went into it. One day in the future some President is going to try to take it away from them and ThIS WAY THE PEOPLE WON’T let them!”
W. Tried to privatize it and the idea floated crashed to earth like a lead balloon. Trump will try and Fail.
I live on social security, too, Ms. Smith. However, I must tell you, the day I found Attorney Ben Meiselas, sitting calmly and clearly reviewing the latest legal filing in one of the plethora of cases against “He who shall not be named,” was a wonderful red letter day for me.
I decided that I would support this Unapologetically pro-democracy community and network in its effort to reach each increasing level of subscribers. At that point, I think it was fewer than several 100,000. MTN has received every bit of the “discretionary dollars” in my modest monthly budget.
I am a nobody from nowhere that matters to anyone other than the people whom I care about and serve directly and I’ve never met the Meiselas Brothers in person. But I know them. Give whatever you can whenever you can as you do because they always are so gracious in attributing their great success to each one of us. Thank you, Marsha, for being my sister Meidas Mighty. Together we have helped change the moral tone of media news coverage towards truth and fairness.
Moriah Tebor Shaw
I'm the same. I only get $995.00 a month. I can barely afford to eat.
Same here.
Geesh Ben! please verify the merits of my blueprint I sent you when you get a moment. Upon legal approval, I have 100% signing power giving Meidas Community control in perpetuity. Reading some of the comments how members would love offering more financial support, this shall help. I'm not an attorney, but I've worked with attorneys, and this shall be no different.
It’s not going anywhere for we boomers.
Me tooo Marsha! My dedication & heart is all I can give now, but any extra $ I get it will go to MTN first!
Ben, retired Journalist here. The big "J" is Justified because I was educated at the University of Illinois in journalism and communications. I worked major cities in the industryfor 20 years, when television news stood on integrity, not profitability. My heroes were Conkite, Huntley-Brinkley, even Howard Cosell and Jim McKay when Palestinian terrorists attacked the Olympics . Those two became fully capable newsman and the world was stunned by their performance . I'm 81 years old now and can't believe what I'm witnessing, with the decay of the American culture. It is simple to understand what caused the decay in American journalism. It's money. It will always be money that corrupts. The nihilists are betting against your resiliency, my friend, be strong, be loud!Democracy dies in silence!
I, also soon to be 81, totally agree! It is all about money, not INTEGERTY! Stand STRONG, we NEED you!!!
As went Joe & Mika, so went George. I stopped watching those stations a long time ago, but it is angering to see how easily these people of money and power obey in advance.
Looking forward to listening to your interview with President Biden.
Sadly Ben, people whose commitment to their principles as your and your brothers are rare. George S apparently can be bought. Money is a powerful motivator.
Please, please, please continue to hold the democracy line and I, for one, will proudly hold it with you.
Hi Ben. As of a Follower of MTN And a staunch Believer in Your work I believe strongly in giving ABC the bird myself. Consequently I have just erased the network from my media list on my cell phone! Keep up the awesome good work you and your brothers are doing.
I did the same. I was a diehard This Week but no more. Approaching the election I grew tired watching Martha and Jon subordinate themselves to every retrumplican they had on. Then George’s Biden interview. Then the settlement. Enough.
Well, I’m on SS and live on a limited budget, but I subscribed at the monthly rate….Meidas+ is the best news source and growing stronger each day. I gave up on mainstream news years ago…..talking heads who wear too much make-up and no substance.
I too have a limited budget and subscribed. This work is so very important!
Let's Goooooo Midas Mighty ✊
George S doesnt care about reporting Truth because he doesnt know what Truth is He's a paid advertiser for maga's branch of "the news"
Sigh...to hear that so many do not have the funds to support your Water Cronkite type of journalism is sad to me....in that Republicans want to mess with Social Security and Medicare...it is shameful for folks who have NO shame. And that Mike Johnson would not fund the government for many Federal employees ...and they say they are Christians? Jesus is crying as I am
Amongst critical thinkers in this country (including the Meidas Mighty) George, ABC and ALL corporate media has become irrelevant to us. We accept only facts and the truth from this day forward...we appreciate the Meidas Touch and all it's contributors for providing us with their invaluable insights and prospective 💙💙💙
Go Ben go! Keep telling the truth and now is not the time to make nice. George S is nothing but a money whore who sold his soul for seven figures. His credibility along with Joe and Mika's went down the toilet. How can anyone take them seriously.
I dropped that $100 to help out. I can't do any more though being on a fixed income! George used to be a good journalist I trusted but like so many on their channel and MSNBC and CNN I'm just looking here for news!
Okay, I’m in. I’m a former journalist, and I’m excited by what you are achieving. Thanks for all you do!
Thought I was a subscriber. I wasn’t. I am now. Thank you Meidas Touch!!
Way to go MeidasTouch. I’m with you all the way 100%. It just shows you money can buy anything. What a bunch of pathetic losers who sold there souls to the orange devil.