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Social Security is in wrong hands
Matt Shaffer
Jul. 18, 2014 5:49 pm
In current radio spots, it appears a Democrat operative ad attack against Joni Ernst is hitting against her for a belief she wants to privatize Social Security.
What is a travesty is Social Security is not an individual's account to pass on to their heirs upon their passing. The Democrats call Social Security an insurance program, while conservatives would say it is your money and you should be able to pass it along when you die.
Which side is more radical? Think about it if you were to die when you are 50 after years of putting money in. Which side is more extreme with your money?
You all need to hope you are genetically lucky and have no accidents under the Democrat plan of Social Security 'insurance” so you can get some of your hard earned money back.
Democrats are masters of spreading fear and will make the idea of you retaining your own money a crazy idea and will make many believe that because they are ignorant.
Matt Shaffer
Cedar Rapids
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