I understand the doom and gloom mindset, it feels good to air some frustrations. But you need to eradicate that mindset entirely. You should expect to collect

I understand the doom and gloom mindset, it feels good to air some frustrations. But you need to eradicate that mindset entirely. You should expect to collect social security. Period. And when this right comes under threat, you should fiercely defend it. Protest, unionize, become politically active. And as a starter, start showing up when there's something to vote on. This lame attitude of "everything's shit and going to get worse, ah well" is absolutely ideal for those in power to strip you bare. Don't make it so easy for them.