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3Hotdogs

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5. Raising the age makes sense to me. Ya see, there was a congressman (don't know what party)

Reply to Woodswalker (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2023, 11:47 AM

Feb 2023

posted on D.U. two weeks ago

He pointed out that some people want to work longer -- don't want to retire.

Don't'ja think those people should be supported?

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The Government in France mentioned raising the retirement [View all] Woodswalker Feb 2023 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2023 #1

++ appalachiablue Feb 2023 #3

Work to live Johnny2X2X Feb 2023 #2

But...but...but..... the Bible says... albacore Feb 2023 #4

The context of that Bible story is interesting. dawg Feb 2023 #8

Original intent is not the problem. It's interpretation of that intent. albacore Feb 2023 #17

Raising the age makes sense to me. Ya see, there was a congressman (don't know what party) 3Hotdogs Feb 2023 #5

I plan on working until I'm 70. bluesbassman Feb 2023 #6

My boyfriend planned to work into his seventies... usedtobedemgurl Feb 2023 #11

No, they can work as long as they want. Don't raise the retirement Meadowoak Feb 2023 #7

Now where did I put that damned yellow vest ... dawg Feb 2023 #9

Trade that yellow vest for an orange flotation vest. JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2023 #10

well rethugs are talking about it but voters have not given them the power to do it Takket Feb 2023 #12

They have done it look at the cost of Medicare today Woodswalker Feb 2023 #13

The majority of Americans will not be inconvenienced to save a benefit or their environment. Magoo48 Feb 2023 #14

Republicans will do it hook or crook Woodswalker Feb 2023 #15

We're living longer and healthier. MANY much longer. We all know that. Hortensis Feb 2023 #16

Your wrong, Life expectancy in the US has dropped, let's keep it real Woodswalker Feb 2023 #18

You like numbers, check the rest of them. You're not dying right now Hortensis Feb 2023 #20

Here they are still worried about her emails. GoodRaisin Feb 2023 #19

The French do not take shit. They'll shut the country down if they have to. marmar Feb 2023 #21