[Alas Babylon!]

Every time some DNC/DBM talking head says “Ryan tried to cut/gut Medicare”, we need to counter with the truth, which is:

Ryan was the only one trying to save Medicare.

Once again, say to people, “I really like Paul Ryan because he was the only one in Washington trying to SAVE medicare.”

“They didn’t accept his plan but instead kicked the can down the road, when rescuing it will only be that much harder and that much more severe!”

Ask people (especially middle-aged to younger) if they really think Social Security and Medicare will be there for their old age?

Most will say “NO!”

Ask why not? And then ask them wouldn’t it make sense to try to fix it NOW, rather than just let it EXPLODE later?

Do the deomcrats even have a PLAN to fix it? No.

[kabar]

Couldn't agree more. In 1950 there were 16 workers for every retiree; today there are are 3.3; and by 2030 there will be just 2. And by 2030 one in five residents of this country will be 65 or older--twice what it is now. We cannot possibly afford the welfare state, which is already collapsing. Government simply will not be able to keep the promises it has made.

I hope the public begins to understand our predicament. We just cannot afford to continue on the path we are on. Ryan does a good job of informing the public on our situation. The Dems will continue with their scare tactics, but ultimately even they cannot hide the truth. And the longer we wait to address these issues, the more draconian the solutions. As Mark Steyn said, this election is the last exit ramp before going into a death spiral. Time is running out.