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I am an old person, as well, and I totally agree.

A friend who is an expat in NZ wrote to me when this first broke wondering what it meant for us. I sent him several articles that explained it meant nothing for us. He is educated and intelligent, but except for the net, all he sees is anti-W/anti-USA propaganda.

Personally, my husband and I, who are self-employed, plan to work as long as possible, though we also plan to cut back on the hours we spend working after 70, which is the age we plan to *retire*. We have saved for retirement. We will sell our property at some point, which will be a large part of our nest egg. We spend a lot of time improving the buildings by ourselves, which we view as an investment. We have, of course, paid double taxes almost all our working lives because we are self-employed. We support the SS reform, as do all our friends, who are also self-employed. Our own SS will be small, but the kids will get a better break.

After this reform, the Donks will not be able to scare retirees about their retirement. Not once have I read an article that states that the private accounts are voluntary. I bet that after about 5 years, almost everyone eligible will opt for the investment accounts, as they see their friends doing well.

The left totally fears an independent electorate.