[SomeCallMeTim]

The largest expenditures, like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security are indexed — so inflation would just increase those expense amounts, making the problem (finding the cash though Treasuries) worse.

Good point... So, basically.. there's no hope?

[expatpat]

Taxes, taxes, taxes

[concerned about politics]

Good point... So, basically.. there's no hope?

Add free welfare rent, free food stamps, free clothes, and free education to that list. At least those collecting SSI and Medicare put something into it. They paid their premiums. The lazy welfare slugs have done absolutely nothing at all to earn their keep.
Instead of going after those who did something to pay for their future, why not go after those who have done nothing at all, and who have no reason at all for why they can't get a job, first?

Share the WORK, and the wealth will automatically share itself.