@my2bits4u Then Medicare in 1966. Both great systems.
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democratic presidents get stuff done.
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It's the sole income of my aged parents thanks to the demise of pension programs. Keeps them out of extreme poverty.
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how much was the check for? Then and in today's dollars?
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This pic was in 1950, and her check was for $41.30. She got the first ever check -- no. 00-000-001 -- on Jan. 31, 1940, for $22.54.
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She died in 1975 at age 100; she collected $22,888.92 from 1940 until death. She had paid in $24.75 total.
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@my2bits4u Look at that slacker. Surely she didn't deserve ALLL of that!

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SOCIALISM!!!!!!! FREELOADING GRANDMOTHERS!!!! Call the "Freedom Caucus."
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just be sure put her juxtaposed to the last recipient when the money runs out before I ever get there
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Primary reason to dislike FDR the grand entitlement master.
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She paid $24.75 in taxes and collected $22,888.92 in benefits. The early participants in a Ponzi Scheme get the most money.
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