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Mackenzie Donating Member (86 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-22-04 12:44 PM
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Bush wants SS $ invested in pornography, abortion, and stem cell research
I'm posting a couple brief excerpts. You can read the whole article at the link.

This is just too funny!

http://www.thecabin.net/stories/112104/opi_1121040030.shtml

The president's plan would allow workers to invest in the stock market only by purchasing broad market indexes, like the S&P 500, which includes 500 of the country's largest corporations, or even broader indexes that try to encompass the whole stock market. Workers are required to invest in indexes, rather than individual stocks, to ensure they do not take excessive risks with their core retirement income.

A broad index fund would also include companies that sell pornography, conduct stem cell research, and perform abortions.
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zbdent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-22-04 01:58 PM
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1. I invest in porn
but I don't get much in return . . .
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MercutioATC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-22-04 03:53 PM
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2. Sounds like he's expanding the government's Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)...
It's part of my retirement as a federal employee. It's like a 401k, but we can only invest in one or more of five funds:

1) The "G-Fund". It's invested in short-term U.S. Treasury securities specially issued to the TSP. Principal and interest is guaranteed by the government, so there's no risk.

2) The "F-Fund". It's a bond fund that's designed to match the performance of the LBA Index.

3) The "C-Fund". A stock fund designed to match the performance of the S&P 500.

4) The "S-Fund". A stock fund designed to match the performance of the Wilshire 4500 Index (small cap).

5) The "I-Fund". A stock fund designed to match the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (international stocks).

www.tsp.gov
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