Posted on 04/05/2022 9:56:51 AM PDT by John Semmens
The inevitable bankruptcy of the Social Security system prompted Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to propose cutting the pensions of youthful workers as "the best way out of our dilemma. This would preserve the incomes of those already drawing Social Security by shifting the burden to those who will still be in the workforce for several more decades."
"The political benefit of this approach is that it won't produce a backlash from those currently dependent on these benefits," he explained. "At the same time, the age cohort that will suffer is probably not even aware of whats going on."
The Senator flatly rejected the idea that policies promoting prosperity ought to be tried. "I know it would be possible to achieve solvency for Social Security if government didn't waste so much of our nation's resources," he said. "If the government's share of the nation's income had stayed the same since the end of WWII the average person in this country would be a millionaire by now and inflation would've been far lower over the past 75 years. But this would be a radical plan, not a moderate compromise. No Democrats would vote for it. So, for the sake of unity we have to choose a less prosperous America. I will assiduously work with my friends across the aisle to create a plan that puts most of the burden of paying for Social Security pensions on those most able to handle it."
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He reminds me of GW - can’t open his mouth without saying something STUPID 🤪
How about they use the trillion dollars they are printing for climate change and social justice BS to shore up social security instead.
It’s a two pronged approach: increase the eligibility age and decrease life expectancy.
Mitt is afraid republicans might win the midterms
Will he cut ANY benefits to the illegals?
It always amazes me that some people think broke government are the best ones to manage your retirement.
I'm okay with this so long as the withholding contributions by the young is cut by a corresponding percentage.
If the voters are not smart enough to vote this clown out of office, then they deserve what they get. He, Collins, and Murkowski should be voted out.
If the voters are not smart enough to vote this clown out of office, then they deserve what they get. He, Collins, and Murkowski should be voted out.
Want to save social security???
Confiscate congress’s pension and use that to shore it up.
Hey look! We’re all in the same boat now😁
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