[ImpBill]

Exactly as I pointed out in my first post to you and bfree on nr 105. This poor chap is but a reflection of what I believe is the vast majority of hard working middle class Americans. We, for a myriad of reasons, took the roll of the Grasshopper (Grasshopper and the Ants), and with us boomer's hitting the "golden years" it isn't going to be very golden for many. And unfortunately "many" will turn to Sam ("us") to bail them out.

And the message you, I, and a few others have been putting forth - personal responsibility - is being ignored by virtually all.

Tis sad indeed we have gotten ourselves into the place we have gotten ourselves into as a society, but predictable for many decades.

Congratulations for having made and worked a plan that allows you to enjoy the fruits of taking responsibility for your financial security.

Sad you are taking hits for being responsible.

[MarkL]

Exactly as I pointed out in my first post to you and bfree on nr 105. This poor chap is but a reflection of what I believe is the vast majority of hard working middle class Americans. We, for a myriad of reasons, took the roll of the Grasshopper (Grasshopper and the Ants), and with us boomer's hitting the "golden years" it isn't going to be very golden for many. And unfortunately "many" will turn to Sam ("us") to bail them out.

And the message you, I, and a few others have been putting forth - personal responsibility - is being ignored by virtually all.

I saw something on one of the Fox News financial shows that was quite troubling... That the vast majority of 50 year olds have less than $5,000 in savings for retirement! That is really disasterous! I think that a big part of it is how SS has been designated as a retirement fund, rather than an insurance and ponzi scam where most of the contributers were supposed to die before becoming elligible for the benefits.

Mark