Republican "roadmap" for Social Security reform: Retire at 70

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Modernizing the Retirement Age. When Social Security was enacted, the average life expectancy for men in America was 60 years; for women it was 64. Today, average life expectancy has increased to 75 years for men and 80 years for women (2007 figures). Life expectancies are expected to continue lengthening throughout the century. Given these facts, and the choice among many Americans to work additional years, this proposal extends the gradual increase in the retirement age, from 65 to 67, occurring under existing policies, and speeds it up by 1 year. Once the current-law retirement age reaches 67 in 2026, this proposal continues its progression in line with expected increases in life expectancy. This will have the effect of increasing the retirement age by 1 month every 2 years. The retirement age will gradually increase until it reaches 70 in the next century.

http://www.roadmap.republicans.budget.hous...irementsecurity

[almaty 19]

f##king whistling dicks

[Dan J 277]

Modernizing the Retirement Age. When Social Security was enacted, the average life expectancy for men in America was 60 years; for women it was 64. Today, average life expectancy has increased to 75 years for men and 80 years for women (2007 figures). Life expectancies are expected to continue lengthening throughout the century. Given these facts, and the choice among many Americans to work additional years, this proposal extends the gradual increase in the retirement age, from 65 to 67, occurring under existing policies, and speeds it up by 1 year. Once the current-law retirement age reaches 67 in 2026, this proposal continues its progression in line with expected increases in life expectancy. This will have the effect of increasing the retirement age by 1 month every 2 years. The retirement age will gradually increase until it reaches 70 in the next century.

http://www.roadmap.republicans.budget.hous...irementsecurity

If healthcare moves further out of reach and we ignore problems with pollution because it will cost businesses too much, then we probably will reverse the trend of life expectancy.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

You can retire any time you want. Only those dependent on the government handout will need to worry.

[The_Dude 1,142]

You can retire any time you want. Only those dependent on the government handout will need to worry.

You can get a cleaver and cut your ####### off, but that doesn't make it a good idea just because you can...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

f##king whistling dicks

[NickD 203]

Modernizing the Retirement Age. When Social Security was enacted, the average life expectancy for men in America was 60 years; for women it was 64. Today, average life expectancy has increased to 75 years for men and 80 years for women (2007 figures). Life expectancies are expected to continue lengthening throughout the century. Given these facts, and the choice among many Americans to work additional years, this proposal extends the gradual increase in the retirement age, from 65 to 67, occurring under existing policies, and speeds it up by 1 year. Once the current-law retirement age reaches 67 in 2026, this proposal continues its progression in line with expected increases in life expectancy. This will have the effect of increasing the retirement age by 1 month every 2 years. The retirement age will gradually increase until it reaches 70 in the next century.

http://www.roadmap.republicans.budget.hous...irementsecurity

If you retire now at 65 will be at reduced benefits, prompted to wait until you are 67. If you really want to be patriotic, you should die before you reach 65, that way they can keep your years you were forced to pay taxed FICA taxes.

[alienlovechild 75]

f##king whistling dicks

Luckily, you and everyone else here will be long dead before it gets to 70. More time to screw over the suckers in the Social Security system into the 22nd century.

This will have the effect of increasing the retirement age by 1 month every 2 years. The retirement age will gradually increase until it reaches 70 in the next century.

I'm surprised the push for 70 is to be delayed so long. Expect benefits to drop or taxes to jump as the alternatives.

[luckytxn 2,264]

Modernizing the Retirement Age. When Social Security was enacted, the average life expectancy for men in America was 60 years; for women it was 64. Today, average life expectancy has increased to 75 years for men and 80 years for women (2007 figures). Life expectancies are expected to continue lengthening throughout the century. Given these facts, and the choice among many Americans to work additional years, this proposal extends the gradual increase in the retirement age, from 65 to 67, occurring under existing policies, and speeds it up by 1 year. Once the current-law retirement age reaches 67 in 2026, this proposal continues its progression in line with expected increases in life expectancy. This will have the effect of increasing the retirement age by 1 month every 2 years. The retirement age will gradually increase until it reaches 70 in the next century.

http://www.roadmap.republicans.budget.hous...irementsecurity

Not like you to dredge up news this old.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Not like you to dredge up news this old.

The bill being referred to below is where the excerpt comes from. Note the date.

February 2, 2010

While the move for healthcare reform legislation continues to be under quiet discussion in the House and Senate, one Republican congressman has moved forward with a revamped bill that calls for Congress to think somewhat outside the box when it comes to healthcare reform.

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), a ranking member of the House Banking Committee, has reintroduced his bill, which he calls "A Roadmap to America's Future, Version 2.0."

[alienlovechild 75]

The bill being referred to below is where the excerpt comes from. Note the date.

February 2, 2010

While the move for healthcare reform legislation continues to be under quiet discussion in the House and Senate, one Republican congressman has moved forward with a revamped bill that calls for Congress to think somewhat outside the box when it comes to healthcare reform.

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), a ranking member of the House Banking Committee, has reintroduced his bill, which he calls "A Roadmap to America's Future, Version 2.0."

So does mean now you guys don't want to hear the GOP alternatives after bitching about the party of "no" for months? Doesn't matter as the Democratic majority will never vote for a bill that doesn't increase the rate at which the country goes broke.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

So does mean now you guys don't want to hear the GOP alternatives after bitching about the party of "no" for months?

I read much of it and pasted a part of it. What is your problem?

Or do you think hearing someone means agreeing with them too?

[Ali G. 37]

It would make sense in Aus, where the life span of an individual is a good four years ahead of the states, but won't most people here be dead by then here?

I do like the suggestion though. I am sure there are going to be people stupid enough to cheer it on and claim those against it are lazy. This would have to be the only first world country I have been to where the workers actually cheer on working harder and more. Otherwise even a additional day off is considered being downright lazy.

[Ali G. 37]

So does mean now you guys don't want to hear the GOP alternatives after bitching about the party of "no" for months? Doesn't matter as the Democratic majority will never vote for a bill that doesn't increase the rate at which the country goes broke.

Is that what you honestly call an alternative? That people work even longer, rather than enjoy their retirement. You guys already work like slaves of the rich man, yet want even more work.

[alienlovechild 75]

Is that what you honestly call an alternative? That people work even longer, rather than enjoy their retirement. You guys already work like slaves of the rich man, yet want even more work.

You can retire whenever you want but don't expect the government to subsidize your decision. Retirement in developed countries is a relatively new "right' which didn't exist in times of extended families and early death.

My alternative is for you to give me a percentage of income for decades then I'll give it back to you in monthly checks. If I don't have the money, I'll just get it from your kids.

It's a terrible system taking up a huge portion of the Federal budget and no one can stop it or they'd commit political suicide. The old folks want "their money" back and a huge increase to meet the cost-of-living increases. My Dad hasn't worked a day in 24 years and gotten more money back then he'll ever need. Back then many people actually owned their own homes, now few save and the low interest rates make putting your money in a bank a waste as an investment.