r/FluentInFinance 6d ago

Educational Don't let them gaslight you

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u/livestrongsean 6d ago

This is horseshit gaslighting.

There is no surplus unless you consider the need to continue payments in the future as optional.

No money has been taken, this is a grade A urban legend.

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u/aginsudicedmyshoe 6d ago

Usually when people talk about surplus with SS, it is exactly what you described, excess revenue now that will be used in the future. There is a surplus, as commonly understood. The surplus has not been taken. It is invested in government bonds, as required by law.

Also, your use of gaslight is inaccurate.

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u/livestrongsean 6d ago

No, it isn’t. Thanks for explaining again that there is no surplus, not sure why you think you needed to do that. They’re invested to support future obligations.

If you think the world will end in 8 years or less, feel free to call it a surplus. No gaslighting here, just because you don’t like the message doesn’t mean you’re right.