[Mariner]

I do concede that a simple across-the-board reduction in benefits in SS, along with an increase in the retirement age and the elimination of non-retirees would accomplish the same reduction in expenditures.

Means testing should occur after the above.

[meyer]

I do concede that a simple across-the-board reduction in benefits in SS, along with an increase in the retirement age and the elimination of non-retirees would accomplish the same reduction in expenditures.

Agreed.

Means testing should occur after the above.

Disagreed.

[battletank]

“I do concede that a simple across-the-board reduction in benefits in SS, along with an increase in the retirement age and the elimination of non-retirees would accomplish the same reduction in expenditures.

Means testing should occur after the above.”

As I move through this thread, I now see that you are moving the goalposts.

I would be MUCH more in agreement with THIS concept than trying to play “rich vs. poor” with your approval of means testing.

Maybe as I continue down the thread you will have come full circle to actually being a conservative. Miracles do happen.