[Keflavik76]

If there is a government move on IRA’s and 401K’s the massive anger and protest that will result will make the Boston Tea Party look docile.

[murphE]

If there is a government move on IRA’s and 401K’s the massive anger and protest that will result will make the Boston Tea Party look docile.

Don't count on it, the government just might coordinate the take over with the start of the new season of American Idol.

[sport]

Maybe so but the media will make sure that it is directed to former President Bush and what then comprises the Republican Party. Not at the Democrats.

[KarlInOhio]

I think this was a case of "If you want half a loaf you ask for the whole loaf. If you want the whole loaf, ask for a buffet with some nice cold cuts." The 'Rats want to get rid of tax deferred contributions to 401ks, so they ask to take them over entirely and "settle" on no new accounts and no tax deferral on new contributions. We shouldn't be tricked into giving up some 401k features in relief that they aren't taking them all.