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Elon Musk finally admits Social Security is on the chopping block

newrepublic.com /post/192579/elon-musk-social-security-medicare-entitlements

Summary

Elon Musk suggested cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in a Fox News interview, citing debunked claims about fraud and linking benefits to illegal immigration.

He falsely claimed millions of deceased individuals remain in the Social Security system, a statement previously refuted by officials.

While Trump has promised not to cut entitlement programs, Musk’s remarks indicate they are under threat, potentially impacting millions of Americans.

His rhetoric echoes far-right conspiracy theories, raising concerns about his influence on policy discussions regarding social safety nets.

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Where do I get a refund on my social security payments I've put in my entire adult life?
- I know you’re joking but for those that don’t understand:
  When you pay in your Social Security each paycheck. That money is immediately handed out to another person. When you go to collect Social Security in reality, you’re justliving on somebody else’s money. You never see your money again. It really is just social welfare.
- (not so) fun fact: The average black male American never sees a penny from social security because the program is biased toward those who live long enough to reap the benefits of the program. So, despite paying in an entire working life, dying too young rewards you with a big fat nothing.
  
  Also fun fact: I've been pulling made up statistics (also without any corroborating numbers) out of my butt since the last ice age!
  
  The average life expectancy of a black male in the US is 72 years. Are you saying they're just choosing not to pull SS? Something doesn't seem right with your stat.
  
  What the fuck have you been smoking? Do you seriously believe that the average black male American will die before retirement age?

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