“The problem is that either your generation or mine (30 somethings) will be paying and not getting anything.”
I’m not yet 50, I suspect that neither of us will get a dime, but that, again, is not the point. The point is that until the system does collapse and the checks stop, there will be no holding back the socialist tide.
Republicans don’t even try anymore, it’s so unpopular - and it didn’t matter who we nominated. The GOP is merely for a slower approach to socialism.
You’re right about this: “Net result, the scheme WILL fail, the only question is when.”
It could fail gradually or suddenly. The politics of last night say it’s going to be suddenly.
it would be very interesting how the failure happens. When the confidence goes, then everything goes. People who have expected to live off their SS will find it has disappeared. Riots and anarchy to follow...