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I can as we discussed in private mail both having gone through some tough times with elder parents, etc., know how brutal the whole scheme of things really is. And obviously, those close to retirement are being scared silly, as well as those that are working their butts off trying to feed families, put kids through school, purchase homes, the whole gauntlet of human activities so many of us are often in the position to participate in.
Perhaps how I should have responded was... no plan is a good plan if it cannot be shown from all angles to not worsen our debt and spending problem.”
Yes, and no plan is a good plan if it is politically toxic and poisons the whole debate either, hear anyone talking about how GWB proposed saving SS ? This case was made even worse because Republicans kept this plan quiet leading up to election and instead running against medicare cuts as if they had some magic spending cuts that allowed them to spare Medicare from cuts. Yes Republicans ran commercials on it. That explains the strong opposition.
If they were required to propose their plan last year rather than right after an election it wouldnt have been this plan. They need to get this behind them.
BTW : I was not pinging you personally on the other comment but I appreciate your opinion.
"Yes, and no plan is a good plan if it is politically toxic and poisons the whole debate either....."
Double Dittos! I'm certainly not arguing against anything you said.