They are basing their conclusions on money that is not there. There is no money in the "SS Trust Fund". When the money going out exceeds the money coming in they can't go to the Trust Fund, they'll have to raise payroll taxes, reduce benefits and extend the retirement age.
I want a congressman to please say, "No, the Social Security System is NOT solvent umtil 2042 or 2041, there's no money in the Trust Fund, it has been spent."
We are all not idiots.
Well said.