I distinctly remember when George Bush came into the Presidency he had a plan to deal with Social Security. The Democrats told him —No— there is no problem with Social Security and shuffled him off.
We have sat for 8 years doing nothing because Democrats said there was no problem. The next President no matter what party he is in is going to have to face this mess the Democrats said didnt exist.
And they will do the same thing they did in 1983 when payouts exceeded revenue, raise taxes, increase the retirement age, and decrease benefits.
A giant Ponzi scheme. Ten years ago it took three working people’s monthly “contribution” to pay one retiree.
I would gladly, nay GLEEFULLY, give the gubmint every dime I've paid in if they would just LET ME OUT OF THE SOCIAL (IN)SECURITY SYSTEM!