Originally Posted by dannyj View Post
I never understood conflating the collection of SS benefits with somehow being a socialist. It's not like one had a choice to opt out of contributing to SS.
The last time a pres (I think it was around 2000-2004) talked about letting people contribute to their own IRA or similar instrument, it was roundly condemned by the left. Saving people from themselves, I guess.
Considering the Ponzi scheme that SS now seems to be, I would think most young people starting into the work force would love to have the ability to opt out and invest the money on their own.
The ratio of covered workers to beneficiaries is now about 2.5 - 1.
For the first time ever I don't disagree with anything you're saying.

I was just guessing at how on Earth Micky genuinely thinks he is a moderate. He sees centrist statements / comments and goes on some blithering diatribe about libtards.