Hey, it’s government. They can get away with anything.
And the people had better be quiet and comply. Or else!
I think that much of what we see (i.e. Social Security) is a literal Ponzi scheme. Some of the rest may not literally fit the description of a Ponzi scheme, but it still has the feel of it. It’s just a matter of time. We are in a speeding car, heading for a brick wall, and we (the government) is taking small steps trying to buy a few more moments of time. But we will slam into the brick wall. That’s not even a question. The only question will be exactly when the crash will occur.
But we’ve passed the point of no return. The crash cannot be avoided.