I don’t deny massive changes are needed in the structure of the welfare state. But collapse is not the only option to effect that change.
Recovering_Democrat: “But collapse is not the only option to effect that change.”
I believe you’re right. People still have a choice. We can either elect leaders who are willing to roll this back, or we can continue on the same course until it comes apart. My concern is that the longer we delay, the more difficult it’s going to be. The Democrats aren’t going to be any help whatsoever. All they want is more of the same: more taxes, more regulation, and more entitlements. I think about 20% of the population are hard core statists.