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Based on their numerous TV appearances on Sunday, Democrats clearly have their Social Security talking points in order. Democrats were very big on accusations and demands, and very light on substance and solutions. One pervasive Democratic accusation dated back to a 1978 political campaign, when then-House candidate George W. Bush said, "Social Security would go bust in 1988" unless its long-term solvency problems were addressed through personal retirement accounts, according to Sen. Barbara Boxer. "He was wrong then," Mrs. Boxer said on "Face the Nation." The California liberal demanded to know: "Who do you trust on Social Security?" Based on...