Good news is always welcomed. Based on the notice from the (S)ocial (S)ecurity (A)dministration of a Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA - as acronymist's* have labelled the phenomenon) beginning January 2026, I can take a shot at guessing that the SSA did not anticipate negative inflation for at least the first calendar quarter of the 2026 calendar year. I do get the impression it was close. Although guessing has risks associated with it, the net increase of $28.00 per month provides some assurance that guessing doesn't present a significant problem if it is incorrect.
* Acronymist - Word not listed in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. However, search on Bing yields "Someone who uses, or makes up, acronyms".
/SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Dec 2025]
Gab: Dec 5, 2025.
GETTR: Dec 5, 2025.
Locals: Dec 5, 2025.
Truth Social: Dec 5, 2025.
X: Dec 5, 2025.
Some people who seem to express themselves to be much more knowledgeable and skilled than I, are excellent demonstrators of the practice of perfect planning, after the project is completed.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Feb 2026]
Gab: Feb 26, 2026.
GETTR: Feb 26, 2026.
Locals: Feb 26, 2026.
Truth Social: Feb 26, 2026.
X: Feb 26, 2026.
The decision is the most obvious indicator of intention.
Note: a practical measuring stick for politician's behavior.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Feb 2026]
Gab: Feb 26, 2026.
GETTR: Feb 26, 2026.
Locals: Feb 26, 2026.
Truth Social: Feb 26, 2026.
X: Feb 26, 2026.
I have not had a meeting with (TOS) Terms Of Service. Perhaps someday TOS will send me a message not knowing that the TOS has to meet with my TOU Terms Of Use.
Should TOS be dissatisfied with TOU, we shall be separated forever for a lack of mutually agreed understanding of the concept of freedom.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Feb 2026]
Gab: Feb 25, 2026.
GETTR: Feb 25, 2026.
Locals: Feb 25, 2026.
Truth Social: Feb 25, 2026.
X: Feb 25, 2026.
