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Summary

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team has targeted the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting the acting director’s resignation.

Musk falsely claimed millions of centenarians were fraudulently receiving benefits, a claim debunked by government watchdogs. Trump echoed the baseless allegations, raising fears of cuts to the popular program.

Critics warn Musk is undermining trust in Social Security to justify reductions. Former SSA officials caution that his intervention could disrupt payments to millions.

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[–] lupusblackfur@lemmy.world 43 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Yeah, great...

Pull my only income. You miserable cockeyed didn't-even-make-your-own-money bastards.

I recognize you don't care and it affects you none cause you're too "fucking rich" and, therefore "too fucking smart".

In your world, I'm nobody, nothing, inconsequential, useless, and likely better off dead. Too stupid to get rich and live.

At least, you're better off (richer) if/when I'm dead.

🤦‍♀️🤷🫏🤡🖕🖕🖕🖕

[–] Lasherz12@lemmy.world 19 points 3 days ago

In all seriousness I hope you're okay in this.

In slightly less seriousness, after visiting with my doctor this week and hearing the misery of every patient and doctor/nurse I saw dealing with an increasingly horrible healthcare system, I'm shocked the violence hasn't been the rule rather than the exception. Social security brought millions out of poverty, never has a news articles' title been more true.

[–] halferect@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It only takes one hole in one head to change the world and I'd rather it not be you

[–] Monument@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 3 days ago

I now just keep this tab open on my phone so I don’t have to search for it to share it:
The 4 Boxes of Liberty

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago

DO IT ALREADY!!!! Let's get this real party started.

[–] itsonlygeorge@reddthat.com 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team has targeted the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting the acting director’s resignation.

Coward. This is what these people want. Anyone with and moral objection to quit and be replaced by yes men.

Stand up and don’t let them do this shit!

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Be very careful with your accusations. No one wants to deal with death threats, doxxing, swatting, etc when they have a family to protect.

"Michelle King resigned after she refused to provide DOGE staffers at the Social Security Administration with access to sensitive information. "

This is the natural result of pushing back against this insanity. She would have been fired and indeed Donald Cuck claims she was.

[–] itsonlygeorge@reddthat.com 2 points 2 days ago

Unfortunately you are correct. It is just disheartening to see so many people leave and seemingly not fight back against tyranny. But society has everyone so worried about cost of living and student loans etc it is harder to stand for your beliefs and morals.

[–] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago

Fire ye say? Out of a Cannon?

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Oh no... leopards are eating your face, boomer? How ya gonna vote next time... if there is a next time?

Gen X was the biggest voting bloc of Trumpers.