Absolutely the best solution. Even with democrat scare tactics trying to crash the economy, we'd be far, far, far better off with our SS contributions invested privately. Even the lowly bank account is a better option than dot-gov.
“There is a third alternative - PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY.
Absolutely the best solution. “
Bad idea.
SS was never intended to be a pot of money to live on. It was old-age insurance. Enough so you wouldn’t publicly starve to death.
You lived on a farm with your family.
You rarely went to a Hospital.
“Medicine” came in a bottle and was 80 proof, or grew in the “notions” garden of the local Healer.
Besides, you would probably DIE before reaching 65 to collect a penny of it, as life expectancy was 61 when SS started.
Your local Doctor treated you for a few chickens or new horseshoes.
But Old Folks today demand Their Money! They Paid In!
Over 50? Guess what? You were fooled. They took your money and spent it. There isn’t anything there. If you have nothing saved, your screwelled. Better to have a Novel Corona and call it a day. Suck it up Buttercup.
Under 50? Better have land to retire on, with proper food production, water and energy capabilities. And maybe a few kids to help out on your way out of this earthly realm. Didn’t have any kids? Too busy working? Your screwelled too, unless you’re already senile enough to think those 3rd worlders working in the Medicaid Nursing Home really give a shiite about you.
Under 30? you got time to figure out your own path, with some older folks in front of you to learn from.
Teach Your Kids. That’s why you are still here.