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Paul Popinjay

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Mar 12, 2023, 12:43:33 AM3/12/23
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Janet Yellin says not to panic.

SO YOU BETTER PANIC.

BillB

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Mar 12, 2023, 3:54:46 AM3/12/23
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On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:43:33 PM UTC-8, Paul Popinjay wrote:
> Janet Yellin says not to panic.
>
> SO YOU BETTER PANIC.

If I survived PokerSpot I can survive this.

da pickle

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Mar 12, 2023, 7:52:59 AM3/12/23
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Thank GOD you recovered ... what was it? Anyway, welcome back ... we
were worried and hope all is OK now.


Paul Popinjay

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Mar 12, 2023, 9:50:39 AM3/12/23
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On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 4:52:59 AM UTC-7, da pickle wrote:

> Thank GOD you recovered ... what was it? Anyway, welcome back ... we
> were worried and hope all is OK now.


I'm still worried. He made two posts, both the same about Poker Spot. Sounds serious.

da pickle

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Mar 12, 2023, 10:08:08 AM3/12/23
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If I knew who he really was and where to send it, I would send an
apology to his wife and tell her how worried we are about him. We should
all just let him live out his time in peace ... let him have his fun.

I am sorry that my wife and I will be unable to meet him when we are in
Vancouver. We really are getting short on folks here on rgp.


VegasJerry

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Mar 12, 2023, 11:38:06 AM3/12/23
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On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:43:33 PM UTC-8, Paul Popinjay wrote:
> Janet Yellin says not to panic.
>
> SO YOU BETTER PANIC.

Do that for us, will ya? None of this bothers me..

risky biz

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Mar 12, 2023, 1:17:49 PM3/12/23
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On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:38:06 AM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:
> On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:43:33 PM UTC-8, Paul Popinjay wrote:
> > Janet Yellin says not to panic.
> >
> > SO YOU BETTER PANIC.


~ Do that for us, will ya? None of this bothers me..


No longer frantic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions?

All while the Democrats are doing everything they can think of to give the Republicans the White House AND the Senate in 2024.

I'll try to not laugh when you go Über-spastic.

VegasJerry

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Mar 12, 2023, 4:51:20 PM3/12/23
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On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 10:17:49 AM UTC-7, risky biz wrote:
> On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:38:06 AM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:
> > On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:43:33 PM UTC-8, Paul Popinjay wrote:
> > > Janet Yellin says not to panic.
> > >
> > > SO YOU BETTER PANIC.
> ~ Do that for us, will ya? None of this bothers me..
>
>
> No longer frantic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions?

Is that what Yellin is yelling about?


> All while the Democrats are doing everything they can think of to give the Republicans the White
> House AND the Senate in 2024.

Show us.


> I'll try to not laugh when you go Über-spastic.

About what? (Answer that right after you "Show us," above.


risky biz

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Mar 12, 2023, 5:15:27 PM3/12/23
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~ About what? (Answer that right after you "Show us," above.


You were going spastic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions before the midterms. The Repubs flopped so now you went back to grazing peacefully. Meanwhile Biden said he would 'shore up' SS. Doesn't even MENTION it in his budget. It's just sitting there waiting for the Repubs to tear it to pieces the next chance they get.

And show yourself. It isn't my job to force-feed you everything.

da pickle

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Mar 13, 2023, 11:53:11 AM3/13/23
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Risky, do you think SS and Medicare can go on and on and on as
constructed at present? If you think everything is all right, you need
not answer ... but if you think these programs are "in trouble" ... do
have any thoughts about how they might be shored up.

I believe that SS was doomed from the beginning. People think that the
payments they make are for "their" payments when they become eligible.
Many also believed that "lock box" stuff too. People receiving medicare
get their payments from those currently making payments ... there is no
lock box. The population is changing ... people are living a lot longer
... maybe those actually making the payments into SS will eventually not
be able to make it happen any more (even with "printed" money added).
Any other thoughts?


risky biz

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Mar 13, 2023, 1:52:03 PM3/13/23
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On Monday, March 13, 2023 at 8:53:11 AM UTC-7, da pickle wrote:
> On 3/12/2023 4:15 PM, risky biz wrote:
> > ~ On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:51:20 PM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:
> >> On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 10:17:49 AM UTC-7, risky biz wrote:
> >>> On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:38:06 AM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:
> >>>> On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:43:33 PM UTC-8, Paul Popinjay wrote:
> >>>>> Janet Yellin says not to panic.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> SO YOU BETTER PANIC.
> >
> >>> ~ Do that for us, will ya? None of this bothers me..
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >>> No longer frantic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions?
> >> Is that what Yellin is yelling about?
> >>> All while the Democrats are doing everything they can think of to give the Republicans the White
> >>> House AND the Senate in 2024.
> >
> >> Show us.
> >
> >>> I'll try to not laugh when you go Über-spastic.
> >
> > ~ About what? (Answer that right after you "Show us," above.
> >
> >
> > You were going spastic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions before the midterms. The Repubs flopped so now you went back to grazing peacefully. Meanwhile Biden said he would 'shore up' SS. Doesn't even MENTION it in his budget. It's just sitting there waiting for the Repubs to tear it to pieces the next chance they get.
> >
> > And show yourself. It isn't my job to force-feed you everything.

~ Risky, do you think SS and Medicare can go on and on and on as
> constructed at present? If you think everything is all right, you need
> not answer ... but if you think these programs are "in trouble" ... do
> have any thoughts about how they might be shored up.
>
> I believe that SS was doomed from the beginning. People think that the
> payments they make are for "their" payments when they become eligible.
> Many also believed that "lock box" stuff too. People receiving medicare
> get their payments from those currently making payments ... there is no
> lock box. The population is changing ... people are living a lot longer
> ... maybe those actually making the payments into SS will eventually not
> be able to make it happen any more (even with "printed" money added).
> Any other thoughts?


The U.S.A. can afford Social Security. It is only in 'trouble' because of the exorbitant largesse poured onto what are already the most privileged. The tax structure needs to be adjusted. Am I supposed to cry if the wealthiest Americans will only be able to take 3 vacations a year rather than 5, attend the repulsively expensive Superbowl occasionally rather than every single year, and have to buy a new C300 every other year rather than an SL500?

da pickle

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Mar 13, 2023, 2:25:50 PM3/13/23
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I am surprised that you believe that. What "adjustment" solves SS and
Medicare and stops the creation of money out of thin air?


VegasJerry

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Mar 13, 2023, 3:23:04 PM3/13/23
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On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:15:27 PM UTC-7, risky biz wrote:
> ~ On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:51:20 PM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 10:17:49 AM UTC-7, risky biz wrote:
> > > On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:38:06 AM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:
> > > > On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9:43:33 PM UTC-8, Paul Popinjay wrote:
> > > > > Janet Yellin says not to panic.
> > > > >
> > > > > SO YOU BETTER PANIC.
>
> > > ~ Do that for us, will ya? None of this bothers me..
> > >
> > >
>
> > > No longer frantic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions?
> > Is that what Yellin is yelling about?
.
.

*** No Reply Noted Again ***

.
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> > > All while the Democrats are doing everything they can think of to give the Republicans the White
> > > House AND the Senate in 2024.
>
> > Show us.
.
.

*** Nothing Shown Again ***

.
.

> > > I'll try to not laugh when you go Über-spastic.
> ~ About what? (Answer that right after you "Show us," above.
.
.

*** No Answer Yet Again ***

.
.

> You were going spastic about Medicare, Social Security, and pre-existing conditions exclusions before
> the midterms.

No I was not, and like all your dodging and running above, you can't show that I was.

You're getting to be like

risky biz

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Mar 13, 2023, 6:20:05 PM3/13/23
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~ I am surprised that you believe that. What "adjustment" solves SS and
> Medicare and stops the creation of money out of thin air?


Those who economically benefit most pay more. Not rocket science.

There is not a direct correlation between Social Security and money creation. Money creation finances a lot more than Social Security and money creation is only necessitated because some don't pay enough taxes.

risky biz

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Mar 13, 2023, 6:21:24 PM3/13/23
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Enough with your Chatty Cathy act, Jerry. Broken record.

VegasJerry

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Mar 13, 2023, 7:49:43 PM3/13/23
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See? Dodge & Run Coward...







risky biz

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Mar 13, 2023, 11:06:16 PM3/13/23
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~ *** No Answer Yet Again ***
> *** No Answer Yet Again ***
> *** No Answer Yet Again ***
> *** No Answer Yet Again ***
> See? Dodge & Run Coward...


Paul 100% right.

Jerry and Blab, 100% wrong.

da pickle

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Mar 14, 2023, 12:48:16 PM3/14/23
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You are correct ... those who economically benefit do pay more ... not
rocket science.

EXACTLY how much more do EXACTLY who must pay even more than they
already pay more than those who collect?

> There is not a direct correlation between Social Security and money creation. Money creation finances a lot more than Social Security and money creation is only necessitated because some don't pay enough taxes.

Again, I agree that money creation does finance a lot more than SS ...
however, details of EXACTLY how which "some" need to pay EXACTLY how
much MORE?

The devil is in the details. In my opinion, there is an end of the road.

I think it is you that does not like Churchill ...

"The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings;
the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."
There are others, of course.

Here are more:
https://fee.org/articles/6-quotes-that-explain-why-capitalism-is-preferable-to-socialism/amp?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh2gTMtfZDSTuo_iyKnUstNf7Pn-6tXyDQ4zflpII-Ks4rQDNFCB5BQaAk2zEALw_wcB


da pickle

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Mar 14, 2023, 12:50:51 PM3/14/23
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Just Jerry now ...


risky biz

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Mar 14, 2023, 2:19:28 PM3/14/23
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~ however, details of EXACTLY how which "some" need to pay EXACTLY how
> much MORE?

https://groups.google.com/g/rec.gambling.poker/c/dTfb2Ma9Zyg/m/kv7vIITIBAAJ

> The devil is in the details. In my opinion, there is an end of the road.
>
> I think it is you that does not like Churchill ...
>

~ "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings;
> the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."
> There are others, of course.


Social Security isn't 'socialism'.

VegasJerry

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Mar 14, 2023, 2:44:45 PM3/14/23
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Yet you can't answer...

da pickle

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Mar 14, 2023, 6:02:01 PM3/14/23
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It's not?

What is it?


da pickle

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Mar 14, 2023, 6:03:15 PM3/14/23
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In what way are you expressing yourself when you use the word "answer"?


risky biz

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Mar 14, 2023, 7:13:05 PM3/14/23
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~ It's not?
>
> What is it?


It's a social welfare program and, properly implemented, it's compatible with capitalism.

The old saw of 'socialist Sweden' is a good example. I have limited knowledge of Sweden overall but I do know it has a vibrant capitalist sector.

VegasJerry

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Mar 14, 2023, 7:29:20 PM3/14/23
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.

Oh ! Wait! They MUST take that back. You ARE ignorant.

Social Security is insurance.
.
.
.

risky biz

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Mar 14, 2023, 8:27:56 PM3/14/23
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~ Social Security is insurance.


LOL. Insurance companies have actuaries. Actuaries determine how to balance income and assets against future obligations. Have you ever noticed headlines that begin with, 'Social Security will run out of money in ..'?

No? OK. Continue.

da pickle

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Mar 15, 2023, 12:40:54 PM3/15/23
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Jerry is not the only human that thinks (and calls) SS ... "insurance"
... it is a problem with words.

My comment that SS is closer to socialism than it is to capitalism is
correct, in my opinion (for many ideas about what the two words mean).

Words are difficult sometimes.


VegasJerry

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Mar 15, 2023, 2:18:57 PM3/15/23
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Yep, you're ignorant. Now reply for everybody to see:

Am I correct? Social Security is insurance?

(Or do your Dodge & Run)

LOL!

.

risky biz

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Mar 15, 2023, 5:43:04 PM3/15/23
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You aren't coherent enough for an adult discussion, Jerry.

VegasJerry

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Mar 15, 2023, 6:56:14 PM3/15/23
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*** KNEW YOU COULDN'T ANSWER ***



> >
> > (Or do your Dodge & Run)

> You aren't coherent enough for an adult discussion, Jerry.

And the answer is:

*** DODGE AND RUN ***

(Do you even know what insurance is?)
.
.

da pickle

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Mar 16, 2023, 3:16:42 PM3/16/23
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Knew you couldn't list.
Knew you couldn't show.
Knew you'd Dodge, Run & Hide...

LOL!




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VegasJerry

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Mar 16, 2023, 9:01:43 PM3/16/23
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Looks like we'll take your Run & Hide as a, No...


risky biz

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Mar 16, 2023, 11:37:26 PM3/16/23
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~ On Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6:01:43 PM UTC-7, VegasJerry wrote:

~ Looks like we'll take your Run & Hide as a, No...


And the answer is:

*** DODGE AND RUN ***

//NEXT!//

da pickle

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Mar 17, 2023, 9:36:57 AM3/17/23
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Unfortunately, Jerry, most (almost all) of what you post is not worthy
of serious consideration, so it is often ignored or berated. This
missive is an example of such nonsense.


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