Tag Archives: social security

It’s now been 3 full years since Senate Democrats last passed a budget « Hot Air

Posted on May 1, 2012 by estherlou

It’s now been 3 full years since Senate Democrats last passed a budget « Hot Air. Really? They have put their heads in the sand for that long? Vilifying any attempt by the GOP to pass tax reform or reduce the deficit … Continue reading →

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Chart: Nearly Half of All Americans Don’t Pay Income Taxes

Posted on February 20, 2012 by estherlou

Chart: Nearly Half of All Americans Don’t Pay Income Taxes. This article left me hanging. I wanted more information. Nearly 50% of Americans don’t pay income taxes! I have been paying into the government coffers since I was, hmmm, maybe … Continue reading →

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13 Random facts about me?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by estherlou

I read someone’s post giving 15 random facts, so I thought I’d give it a go. Since I had read a lot of posts on political issues, my random facts seem to lean in that direction. But still…it’s an interesting … Continue reading →

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Social Security Deficits Now Permanent | Vision to America

Posted on May 15, 2011 by estherlou

 Social Security Deficits Now Permanent | Vision to America. We’ve been hearing for years how Social Security is going broke. As someone who has paid into the Social Security fund for over 40 years, it has been something I counted on being … Continue reading →

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My Life, Ten Years From Now

Posted on April 3, 2011 by estherlou

At 71, I will probably not be working full time. I hope to be spending more time with my husband and daughter. Hopefully, she will now have a good job and be more secure financially as well as emotionally. She … Continue reading →

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Social Security Goes Bankrupt – HUMAN EVENTS

Posted on January 30, 2011 by estherlou

Social Security Goes Bankrupt – HUMAN EVENTS. As someone who is 61 and close to social security age…this is very disturbing. They have said for years that the government has stolen from social security and spent it elsewhere…you know a … Continue reading →

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US Debt Clock

Posted on July 13, 2010 by estherlou

There is a very cool website called http://usdebtclock.org. This site will blow your mind. It is a real-time clock, adding to each category the amounts being spent as you look at it. The clock keeps track of the US National … Continue reading →

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