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In reply to the discussion: The collapsing middle class- now they are going after pensions. [View all]dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)20. and, again I say, by now this should not be a surprise.
the word "austerity" does not need to be used here.
"policy" is what is killing us.
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Like Matadors, distracting bulls from attacking, our legislators wave a benefit in front of us
cyberpj
Jul 2012
#1
"A new law will let companies contribute billions of dollars less to their workers' pension funds"
HiPointDem
Jul 2012
#11
Sucks that nobody gets a pension anymore. Still, have you SEEN the 2012 Kia Soul? SIRIUS radio!
Romulox
Jul 2012
#12
do you want to ask mineralman out on a date or something? your obsession is wierd.
dionysus
Jul 2012
#22
i read a thread, i see another post where you talk shit about your crush.. don't put that shit on me
dionysus
Jul 2012
#24
Listen, I'd reciprocate, and post sweaty, needy responses to YOU, if you EVER posted on any issue.
Romulox
Jul 2012
#25
i just find it childish to randomly talk shit about people in threads target isn't posting in.
dionysus
Jul 2012
#47
The bi-partisan shamelessness of our corporate and private equity corporatocracy.
PufPuf23
Jul 2012
#17
I'm not sure about the profit angle, but my report from my corporate pension was coming more often.
freshwest
Jul 2012
#28
I fully expect my company to stop paying my pension and turn it over to the PBGC
NNN0LHI
Jul 2012
#33
The vulture capitalist scumbags have been stealing our pensions for a while now.
Initech
Jul 2012
#35