Re: [QUAD-L] social security

[Brian Stocker]

David K. Kelmer wrote: Both SSDI and SSI are programs run by the Social Security Administration.   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 28 Years Post Texas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:   I recieve ssdi what is the difference is this better than ss ? Supplemental Security Disability Income, for legitimate disabilities, not conjured up disabilities rammed through the system by firms like the frequently advertised Binder&Binder, is a good part of the system.  Supplemental Security income, for those down on their luck, is also a good program.  The problem with so many of these programs is that they are not based on your Social Security account.  These programs are available to people who have not put one cent into their account.  For example, a Hmong refugee and the relatives that are subsequently brought over can all earn monthly payments from the aforementioned programs.  Anybody feel as I do that any aid given as welfare should come from different programs.  I can imagine that if these drains on the system did not exist, the system may not be as close to critical. I think welfare, by the way, is a fantastic program for those who are down on their luck (emphasize last 4 words) it is a terrible program for a lifestyle. Finally, brothers and sisters on wheels, I have heard many times by respected folks that there is no pile of money sitting somewhere representing SS.  It comes from Uncle Sam's piggy bank, just as all other expenditures do.  Have a great day and thanx for the opportunity to share thoughts I do not know if these welfare aspects of Social Security were in the original system, however I suspect they were not.  Anybody know?