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Local Democrats Tell McCain to Lay Off Their Social Security Save Email Print
Posted: 9:17 AM Sep 24, 2008
Last Updated: 10:39 PM Sep 26, 2008
Reporter: Josh Gauntt
Email Address: joshua.gauntt@wjhg.com


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Panama City Commissioner Jonathan Wilson and local residents met Tuesday afternoon at the Barack Obama Campaign for Change Office in downtown Panama City.

They met to discuss Senator McCain's plan to privatize social security and potentially risk retirement security for millions of Americans.

The Obama campaign says McCain will use President Bush's privatization plan to gamble social security benefits on Wall Street.

Democrats say this is very troubling in light of the current economic crisis.

"At this point it's the worst time to invest, so you would lose a ton of money and everyone would be wondering where their next social security check is coming from and if it had been privatized we would be at that point right now," Jonathan Wilson, a Panama City commissioner, said.

The Obama camp says they will protect social security without privatizing it, raising the retirement age or cutting benefits.

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Posted by: Bill Location: Northshore on Sep 26, 2008 at 07:16 PM
You should buy low and sell high. This isn't a bad time to invest in the stock market. Glad to see our elected officials understand finances so well.

Posted by: David Location: Southport on Sep 26, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Why don't the obama kool-aid drinkers tell the elderly folks about the cut off year--and its optional and if you decide to choose that plan only half goes in to the market. Anyway its your decision--Not the Govt.--

Posted by: Tim Location: Cowarts, Al. on Sep 26, 2008 at 02:15 PM
We are seeing the difference between a STATSMAN and a politician. One serves this country and the other serves himself. The term quickfix comes to mind when I saw the Dems hustle everybody togather. That scares the bejeevers out of me. To be solution oriented instead of political jockeying is what I desire. Obama sure seemed reluctant to the task and McCain was the HAWK persuing a prey on who all caused this and get it behind us and proving WHAT America is made of. My suggestion is for the decision makers, Sen. Dodd on down go before a hearing and lets not let this happen again. Thank You tpo\\

Posted by: Joyce Location: St Paul MN on Sep 25, 2008 at 09:06 PM
The Obama Camp is not telling the whole truth here. Their statements should always be checked with FactCheck.org, a site run by Annenberg Public Policy out of U of Penn. As for privatization of Social Security, it was never recommended to effect anyone born before 1956. Yes, Dave from Lynn Haven, you have to watch those Wiley Democrats with their scare tactics! the best way is check that web site. and have fun with the political season!

Posted by: mark Location: home on Sep 25, 2008 at 09:10 AM
you guys need to lay off McCain he will do the country better then the other one that is running

Posted by: Gramma Location: Springfield on Sep 24, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Obama says a lot of things but little of it is true. He intends to play Robin Hood.

Posted by: Donnie Location: florida on Sep 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Wow thats one way of protecting us make it where you gotta be older or just cut the benefits thats what i call a great way to fix something iam surely impressed.

Posted by: dave Location: lynn haven on Sep 24, 2008 at 02:49 PM
and they talk about republicans using fear tatics??? this is all smoke and mirrors,, vote for obama, and vote for income redistrubution,, if u make over 250K ( the evil rich) obama feels he should be able to take your SS check and whatever other money you have and give it to someone else, even though u made that money and paid some into the govt,, nice huh,, sounds like some party is tring to buy the poormans vote??

Posted by: Jean Location: PC on Sep 24, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Time to find another country to live in

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