anyone worried about their government checks next month?

[strollingbones]

are soc security etc really under threat?

 

[westwall]

are soc security etc really under threat?

This time around? No. Not really.

Next time though, yeah.

 

[ActionJackson]

are soc security etc really under threat?

With Biden in office ... the entire US economy is "under threat."

 

[bodecea]

With Biden in office ... the entire US economy is "under threat."

If things shut down, everyone knows it was the GOP who did it.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Yes.

 

[ActionJackson]

If things shut down, everyone knows it was the GOP who did it.

I've begged you not to post just after puffing on your bong. Give yourself a couple of hours to "come down" before attempting to say something intelligent.

 

[TNHarley]

If things shut down, everyone knows it was the GOP who did it.

Gawd all of you people are just alike.
"its bidens fault, blah blah blah"
"its the repubs fault, blah blah blah"
Grow up you fuckin idiots.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Gawd all of you people are just alike.
"its bidens fault, blah blah blah"
"its the repubs fault, blah blah blah"
Grow up you fuckin idiots.

you are asking the die hard party people to grow up?.....

 

[TNHarley]

you are asking the die hard party people to grow up?.....

I know. I know.

 

[1srelluc]

Nope not in the least....My SS check is fun money anyway....If SS is the difference between you living-out your golden years in security or not you done fucked-up.

 

[Polishprince]

I can't see Sleepy Joe doing that. Although I'm not "worried" about it, even if he would do that. I have other money, it isn't a big fucking deal

 

[ReinyDays]

No ... it might only be for 90% of what I expect ... the Middle Class are still paying my fair share of the tax load ... so I'll get most of my cut ...

 

[Ralph Norton]

If things shut down, everyone knows it was the GOP who did it.

Since negotiation, by definition, requires 2 or more parties - it seems you're still an idiot.

 

[Independent thinker]

are soc security etc really under threat?

I get SS checks. I'm not worried. At the worst, I might get a delayed check but no one is going to miss getting checks entirely. They will get the whole check at some point. Inflation is hurting everyone and continued spending will cause continued high inflation. Thank God one side is trying to get inflation under control and it ain't the D side. Democrat's strategy is to rely on the fed raising interest rates, which throws the country into a recession and causes runs on banks, of which Democrats will blame the evil bankers instead of themselves.

 

[rightwinger]

I think both Biden and McCarthy are worried about Government checks next month.

If Social Security and Military checks to not go out next month, there will be a public uproar and political fallout.

 

[rightwinger]

Since negotiation, by definition, requires 2 or more parties - it seems you're still an idiot.

Biden has offered cuts…..Republicans have offered “my way or we default”

See who the public blames

 

[Dadoalex]

are soc security etc really under threat?

Not at all.
The GQP will fold like a cheap card table or Biden will use the 14th.

 

[Dadoalex]

Since negotiation, by definition, requires 2 or more parties - it seems you're still an idiot.

Really?
Been to Texas, Florida, North Dakota, Alabama, Mississippi lately?

 

[struth]

are soc security etc really under threat?

all americans are under threat.

 

[DGS49]

Anybody here ever study Civics?

The Social Security "trust fund" is entirely separate and apart from the annual Federal budget. A problem with the debt ceiling will have no impact on SS checks (or direct deposits).

Furthermore, a failure to raise the debt ceiling will NOT result in defaulting on existing debts. There is PLENTY of ongoing revenue (i.e., your monthly FIT withholdings) to pay the debt service.

If they fail to timely increase the debt ceiling:

• Federal employees deemed "non essential" will be laid off,
• Some entitlement programs will be temporarily suspended - but not many,
• The Gubmint will close down those government agencies and institutions that will create the most pain for us the taxpayers...speaking of national parks, museums, monuments, libraries,
• The debt ceiling will ultimately be resolved, and those government employees who got laid off will get BACK PAY for the days when they DID NOT WORK, and
• Any payments (etc) that were lost or suspended will be made up.

The stock market will dip because people are neurotic and stupid when it comes to the stock that they own.