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Old 03-21-2016, 09:49 AM
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That people are indifferent and ignorant about so many important issues which affect them does not surprise me. They know everything about Beyonce and the Kardashians and will talk sports all day.

SS works for the people in a basic way. What is devastating is the virtual disappearance of private pension.

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Old 03-21-2016, 10:05 AM
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That so people are indifferent and ignorant about so many important issues which affect them does not surprise me. They know everything about Beyonce and the Kardashians and will talk sports all day.

SS works for the people in a basic way. What is devastating is the virtual disappearance of private pension.
Precisely.

Yes the assumption that everybody is responsible and smart enough to prepare for old age on their own is as foolish as the assumption that everyone is too stupid.

The question to ponder is this; Are selfish and callous enough to let those who failed to prepare, or for whatever reason simply could not, perish?
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Old 03-22-2016, 03:17 PM
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Precisely.

Yes the assumption that everybody is responsible and smart enough to prepare for old age on their own
it's more than that

we have studied and trained entities, like banks and retailers targeting our psyche daily to part us with any money we may intend to save.

Think about it, it's just not that hard to create a desire in people, place a "want" in them through manipulation.

Trust me, anyone can be "sold."

It's an immoral template. At least a philosophical case could be made.
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Old 03-22-2016, 03:27 PM
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it's more than that

we have studied and trained entities, like banks and retailers targeting our psyche daily to part us with any money we may intend to save.

Think about it, it's just not that hard to create a desire in people, place a "want" in them through manipulation.

Trust me, anyone can be "sold."

It's an immoral template. At least a philosophical case could be made.
Damn right it is. And the telescreens have been teaching that morality to every child in this country for upwards of 60 years now.
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