Ah yes, the socialist's lament of too extravagant a lifestyle. The author clearly states it's his DESIRE to work hard and he isn't seeking to be extravagant or get handouts. If you can comprehend what he wrote you'll see he doesn't believe that "all of his financial woes are caused by social security." It's right here for you.
We are little more than sharecroppers and slaves in a system of taxation and regulation which dictates everything in our lives – from what we can build on our property to how much water there is in our toilet. The lion's share of our labor and wealth is confiscated for bloated bureaucracies and covetous welfare parasites. We are burdened by a government that has long since stopped being what the Founders envisioned.
So when you're making a list of reasons to hate the government, you better have lots of time and lots of paper.
But today we're going to talk about Social Security.
But you go ahead with your socialist view of restricting the lifestyles of Americans. It's cool. We understand.
You got to be kidding me. Lonsberry says in his screed that he would like to have a simple life (sheep, chickens etc), but big bad social security has taken it all away.
Many years ago, I set some goals for myself, worked hard to attain those goals, and not once did I blame anybody but my self when the goals had to be put off a few years.
Could I have done better without social security, probably, but SS did not keep me from buying my little plot of land in the country, while still raising kids, attending college, and working a full time job, and always having a part time job.
BTW, a part time job is a great thing. You make money at it, and since you are working, you do not have time to spend the money you earned.
I say again, Lonsberry could have anything he wants, if he is willing to work for it.
.....Bob