“We’re not going to be able to eliminate Social Security, we’re not going to be able — going to be able to eliminate Medicare. We’ve got to do both. We’ve got to cut spending and raise taxes on the rich.”
He’s a defeatist, that’s why. Either Medicare and Social Security as we know it are eliminated, or the country collapses. It’s that simple. Taxing the rich is just a short term solution that does more damage in the long run.
Nah. He's right about entitlements. Just bring up cutting or means-testing them around here, and watch the greybeards squawk.
I have been working for a long time. I have had numerous jobs. I prefer working for 'rich people.'
Why? their checks don't bounce.
Also, I have never been hired by a politician. Wouldn't work for one even if offered a job.
I have never been hired by someone on welfare.
Either Medicare and Social Security as we know it are eliminated, or the country collapses. It’s that simple. Taxing the rich is just a short term solution that does more damage in the long run.
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Just so we are clear on this Shadow44 Medicare and Social Security are NOT ENTITLEMENTS just like all are mandated to pay income taxes so is one mandated to paid for SS insurance not of my choice, but government mandatory as well as Medicare over the life time I worked!
This was promised to be kept in a safe box none of us seniors broke into that box!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsC8cKxSjfk&feature=related