
The youtube explanation was that Congress intentionally designed it that way (you get out based on what you put in) to avoid public perception that it was a wealth-redistribution program, so if they raise the income cap within the existing framework, then they’d also have to raise the maximum payout to the people who put in the most
Congratulations! Over 2 million DoD employees were just laid off, 9.4 million people lost DoD benefits, the international banking system has collapsed especially in poor countries, working class families lost their pensions, social security collapsed because it was dependent on government bonds, its become nearly impossible for normal people to use credit, war has become more likely worldwide, we’ve entered the new worst depression in American history, and more!