Problems with the Social Security Administration of the USA

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I'm an American that left the States several years ago.

I am grateful for having been born in the US, but things have been going downhill for the last few decades.

One organization that has hit rock bottom, IMHO, is the Social Security Administration.

They owe me three payments from April 2024 (it is now September 2024) and I still don't have any of that money that is owed me.

One of the payments they owe me is one that was payed to someone in the US. I live is Sweden. How the SSA could be that inept, is beyond me.
I would feel somewhat better if they would actually send me the funds before my passing :-)

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Problems with the Social Security Administration of the USA

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I'm an American that left the States several years ago.

I am grateful for having been born in the US, but things have been going downhill for the last few decades.

One organization that has hit rock bottom, IMHO, is the Social Security Administration.

They owe me three payments from April 2024 (it is now September 2024) and I still don't have any of that money that is owed me.

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há 27 weeks11:10

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Every baby ever born on this Earth has been unique. All twins, triplets, etc; are also unique. My belief is that every child should be evaluated at a young age to determine their strengths and desires. Then each child would be sent to an educational institution that allowed them to further their capabilities, and more, to increase their happiness. I also believe that children should learn about generosity, compassion, and respect. Just image what would happen if all children on the earth would have those qualities. This world would be a much better place. Wars, what wars? If everyone had those characteristics, then there would be no more wars. I know that all children need to learn how to read, write and speak. But beyond that we should only consider the child's best interest.…

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The World is in Trouble. Pollution, starvation, Acid Rain & A Solution to all that! 4:31

há 28 weeks4:31

4:31

Geodesic domes can help save the Earth on it's path toward oblivion. The cost of putting the correct number of domes in each country that could support them, in terms of space, is very, very small in relation to the enormous cost of cleaning up the Earth. If we could be educated as children in things like: 1) Kindness to others 2) Morality 3) Unselfishness Then the world would be a much better place. In fact if all children did learn these things, then there would be no wars and there wouldn't be any need for the military or military budgets. Again, the cost of building these geodesic domes is, in the scope of things, very cheap.…

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There is too much apathy about the things going on in this world 5:31

há 28 weeks5:31

5:31

There are just so many issues with the way this world going. There are just not enough people who really care about what is happening around them! Our world is in a downward spiral, and if we don't act together, it may be the end. We have to pull together, now, as one. Or else there will not be another tomorrow. The seas are rising, the fresh water is drying up. People are starving all over the world,, but so many people turn a blind eye to this problem, just because they are only caring about themselves. Like the song from Julie Gold, paraphrased, everything looks great, FROM A DISTANCE. However if you open your eyes and see what is happening around the world, like homelessness, hunger, polution, and perhaps, worst of all, is the lack of proper education effecting almost every country around the planet. Let's please try to change the direction of the human race, before it is too late. Thank you for listening and following my PodCast. I really do apprciate that, from the heart! Scott…

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A wonderful and Interesting interview with my best friend, Johan Ljung 22:24

há 28 weeks22:24

22:24

I had a great time with Johan during the making of this episode. I'm also very proud to have my 11th episode on my podcast channel! Thank you Johan for helping me, multiple times, to get this episode in shape. And thank you Johan for the interesting conversations! I'm so happy to be a part of the podcasting society and look so much forward to doing many more episodes! Thanks for listening, Scott…

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Start a Conversation with Someone, just Do Not Live in your Phone 3:18

há 29 weeks3:18

3:18

Cell/Mobile phones are great when you really need them. But to exclude your family, friends, co-workers, or even strangers from contact because you're too busy living in your phone is a shame and a lost opportunity to enhance your life by learning something new. I have seen families not talking to each other for an hour straight because they had 150% of their attention looking at their phones!…

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We have to Care More About our Planet. Global Warming is no Joke 4:56

há 29 weeks4:56

4:56

The seas are rising higher and higher. Pollution is rampant and growing, adding to global warming which, in turn, increases ice melting. Please help to make our world a better place. Try to cut down on all polluting of our planet, and cut down on any auto, truck, airplane, and ship emissions that add to global warming.…

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There is so much unfair behavior on our planet. 5:13

há 30 weeks5:13

5:13

Whether it's gentrification of the cities or bad treat of poor people and animals, the people of this world need to wake up and start SEEING what is happening on our planet. I know it's difficult for most people to think about things outside of their own issues, but this isn't something that can be ignored. It is about the survival of our planet.…

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The International Banking System is Only Benefiting the People at the Top 4:19

há 30 weeks4:19

4:19

The international banking system is, at the highest level, very fast and quite efficient. The system for 'regular' people is only there, by design, for the people at the higher level too make money. In the US, people who use checks must endure something called "float." Float is when the banks make LOTS of money. They could transfer the money right away, but then there would be no way to make money for them. With float, there are several days for the banks to use your money to make money for them. I know, I used to work for banks. In any case, there isn't much you, as a regular citizen, can do. You just need to live with this unfair state of affairs.…

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Problems with the Social Security Administration of the USA 4:25

há 31 weeks4:25

4:25

I'm an American that left the States several years ago. I am grateful for having been born in the US, but things have been going downhill for the last few decades. One organization that has hit rock bottom, IMHO, is the Social Security Administration. They owe me three payments from April 2024 (it is now September 2024) and I still don't have any of that money that is owed me. One of the payments they owe me is one that was payed to someone in the US. I live is Sweden. How the SSA could be that inept, is beyond me. I would feel somewhat better if they would actually send me the funds before my passing :-)…

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The Fast Food Epidemic and The Degradation of the US Goverment 6:31

há 36 weeks6:31

6:31

Obesity, all over the world, has now reached epidemic proportions. Fast food seems to dominate the choice of 'nutrition' these days. Now, speaking of the USA, the US leads the world in heart attacks and general heart disease. The food pyramid presented by the FDA was totally wrong. That put high fat and cholesterol items at the top of the pyramid and caused the whole situation of obesity and disease. You'll understand, when you listen to this episode, why the US government should be rebuilt from scratch.…

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The World is Getting FAT and the Education System Needs to be rebuilt 11:09

há 36 weeks11:09