So what top down takings do have have a place in a representative republic? What is a top down taking?
Have you figured out yet what the purpose of SS is? Once you understand what SS is designed to do you will comprehend how successful it has been.
You are getting close when you call it a scheme. What is the scheme that is being pulled by SS? Has that scheme been successful?
Keep up the name calling.
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SS has been “successful” at funneling worker and employer contributions to just about everything but their intended purpose.
SS is massive crime in high places.
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